China researcher dedicates literary award to ‘supportive' late girlfriend, moves many to tears
Millions in China were touched by the confession of love from an award-winning writer, who paid tribute to his late first love, an unwavering supporter throughout his journey.
Advertisement
Liu Chuxin, 34, is the recipient of the fiction category of China's Lijiang Literary Award.
While accepting the award on stage in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region of southern China, Liu dedicated his heartfelt speech to his first love.
He met her in 2017 while pursuing his doctoral degree in philosophy at the prestigious Wuhan University, where they were both students.
Liu first met his girlfriend in 2017 while he was pursuing his doctoral degree in philosophy at the esteemed Wuhan University, where they were both students. Photo: QQ.com
Liu shared that he had harboured dreams of becoming a professional writer since his teenage years. Over the last two decades, he submitted his work to numerous opportunities, only to face rejection each time. Until this award, he had never published anything.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- South China Morning Post
What is an ‘ita bag'? Plus the most popular toys, dolls and figures now
The 'Ita bag' hashtag went viral on Weibo – China's answer to X – in summer 2024 when Quan Hongchan, who won two golds in diving at the 2024 Paris Olympics, showed off gifts given to her by fans, from badges to cute toys, inside her transparent PVC bag. Advertisement An ita bag, which means 'painful bag' in Japanese, humorously denotes the great pain – and expense and effort – the wearer has put into lavishly decorating their bag. The bag is usually made of canvas or nylon with a clear see-through front. The trend stems from Japan's otaku subculture, which is defined by obsessive fans of interests such as video games, anime and manga. So invested were otaku in their interests that they would go through great lengths to seek out merchandise from their favourite titles or franchises and carry them inside a personalised bag. This manifestation of love and obsession soon caught on among trendsetters and the ita bag became an essential fashion accessory for people attending concerts and conventions. While keychains, badges and buttons remain popular choices for decorating an ita bag, there is now also an array of more elaborate items that can turn a PVC bag into a mobile shop window. Advertisement Here are five that will induce much pain this summer.
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- South China Morning Post
China fans savage football team after World Cup failure, say it should be disbanded
China fans are used to being disappointed by their men's football team, but having their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup dashed by Indonesia appears to have been the final straw. A 1-0 defeat in Jakarta on Thursday was the first time, according to Chinese state media, they had lost to their rivals in 68 years. Their opponents, meanwhile, suggested it was only 38 years, pointing to a match in the King's Cup in Thailand in 1987, when a Galatama XI beat Hubei 3-1. Either way, social media was awash with supporters suggesting the time had come to disband a side that was 'a waste of national resources'. Another commenter believed 'any of the people in the village supermarket are better than them'. There was some humour too, with one fan suggesting things were not all bad, as there was now time to 'prepare for the 2030 World Cup four years in advance', while another wondered whether the money spent on the team might be put to better use by 'building 10 more aircraft carriers'. Indonesia players take in the celebrations after their victory over China. Photo: Xinhua Predictably, head coach Branko Ivankovic came in for some heavy criticism, although there was also a lot of discussion about a Chinese system that has failed to produce a World Cup side for more than 20 years.
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- South China Morning Post
Who to see in Greater Bay Area in July 2025? Charlie Puth, Richard Clayderman and Kenny G
From electrifying performances by international pop stars to a Mongolian singing sensation, there is plenty of world-class entertainment on offer this July in the Greater Bay Area. Advertisement Below is our pick of upcoming performances in Macau and cities just across the border with mainland China, all easily accessible from Hong Kong. 1. Charlie Puth – Something New II tour American pop sensation Charlie Puth will bring his 'Something New II' tour to Shenzhen in July. Puth is known for his smooth vocals and polished pop production, and for hits like 'Attention', 'We Don't Talk Anymore' and 'Left and Right.' If you missed his 2023 appearance in Hong Kong, this is a chance to hear him sing his chart-topping tracks in a dynamic live setting. Date: July 6, 2025 Advertisement Venue: Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre Stadium How to get there: Exit C, Universiade Station (大运站), Metro Line 3, Shenzhen Metro.
