A Sort of Victory for The Shanghai Literary Review

Posted: October 3rd, 2025 | No Comments »

thanks for anyone who made an effort on behalf of The Shanghai Literary Review and their battle with Duke Kunshan University.

From TSLR:

After 52 days of silence, our printer informed us that Duke Kunshan University has quietly paid in full for the previously canceled print run of Issue 9.

This is a victory for our contributors. It’s also a victory for editorial integrity and independence. While DKU’s Humanities Research Center had withdrawn support and breached their written commitment, this payment settles their obligation in full. It also marks the end of our relationship with the institution.

We are moving forward independently—true to our roots. No further funding will come from DKU. Editorial revisions have already been made to remove DKU branding and contributions from the issue. Our work continues, but without compromise.

We’re deeply grateful to our community and contributors who stood by us, donated, reached out, or simply refused to look away. Your support kept this alive.

Issue 9 will print and ship in October 2025

Issue 10 will follow in 2026 (date TBD)

All subscriptions and preorders will be honored

Submissions remain closed for now

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