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The study aims to explore the Chinese translations of Korean writer Chang Hyŏkju and their significance in Manchukuo.

Chinese translations of Korean writing in Manchukuo: Reading beyond Chang Hyŏkju

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Scholarship examines translations of Korean works in Manchukuo, highlighting cultural and political implications.

The study aims to explore the Chinese translations of Korean writer Chang Hyŏkju and their significance in Manchukuo.
Analyzed various Chinese translations of Korean texts in Manchukuo from 1931 to 1945.
Engaged with the debate among Chinese writers about regional literature.
Compared perceptions of Chang Hyŏkju across East Asia.
Revealed complex interactions between Chinese and Korean literatures in a politically charged context.
Showed how translation acted as a reflection of ethnic nationalism and cultural identity.
Highlighted the significance of literary exchange in the narratives of nation-building.

Lehyla G. Heward (2026) studied this question.

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