Gatekeeping and Barriers to Cultural Representation

Most of my writing regards the cultures of China, or its perception in the west. In order to actually have it be widely read, and engaging, I tend to steer clear of any polemics or drama. This may make my work seem light and carefree, but the bubbling frustrations that I face as a writer do rise up, and it’s much better that I address this in my writing, rather than cutting bloody swathes through the next industry event.  


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The Many Faces of a Chinese Woman in Publishing

Let me tell you a secret.

I lead a double life.

By day, I work at one of the UK’s largest publishing houses, producing illustrated novelty books, helping to develop them from concepts to finished products, negotiating with suppliers and collaborating with sales teams and creative professionals to ensure the books are to spec, within budget, manufactured correctly and delivered on time across the globe.

By night, I am China Woman, delivering talks, articles, books and translations to further the understanding of China, protect Chinese Culture from misrepresentation, fighting Sinophobia and stereotyping wherever I go.

Lately, I am finding that in order to rise up and respond to the challenges posed by the current politics of fear, my two roles are coming into contact and beginning to clash…


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