What is Flash Europa 28?

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Our Partners

Flash Europa 28 is organised and run in cooperation with the Delegation of the European Union to China, the embassies of each of the 28 EU member states, The Bookworm, Literature Across Frontiers, and social media platforms in China.

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Delegation of the European Union to China

The Delegation of the European Union to China represents the EU in dealings with the Chinese government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit; raises awareness of EU issues and concerns; and promotes the importance of the EU-China relationship among the Chinese public.

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The Bookworm

The Bookworm is a bustling hive of literary activity combining bookshops, libraries,restaurants and bars in three Chinese cities: Beijing, Chengdu and Suzhou. The Bookworm is also home to the annual Bookworm Literary Festival which connects more than 100 writers and thinkers across 8 cities in China each March.

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Project Partners

Shitao Storytelling

Shitao Storytelling is a cross-platform Chinese-language blog that explores literature, art, and philosophy without solemnity. It reaches 25,000 subscribers each day on Douban, Weibo, and Weixin.

Literature Across Frontiers

Literature Across Frontiers (LAF) is a European Platform for Literary Exchange, Translation and Policy Debate. LAF aims to develop intercultural dialogue through literature and translation and highlight lesser-translated literatures.

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"The era we’re in is an age of short stories"
- Yan Lianke, March 2014
"Flash allows literature to be a part of our everyday life, even if we are strange multitasking creatures addled by a world that demands more, more, more "
- American flash fiction writer Grant Faulkner