2026年7月——新書上架

Loong’s Tales: Comprising five science fiction stories centred on the figure of the Chinese dragon, the anthology presents contemporary Chinese writers’ reimagining of this ancient totem through the lens of modern science and speculative thought.

Spanning themes from genetic engineering and climate change to extraterrestrial civilisation, these stories explore how the image of the dragon evolves alongside technological progress, taking on new forms and meanings in a rapidly changing world. As noted by Xueting C. Ni, the dragon is a shared cultural symbol across civilisations, and in Southeast Asia in particular, the loong continues to inspire visions of the future. This collection brings together writers, editors, and translators from China, Singapore, and the diaspora, offering a rich, cross-cultural dialogue.

The anthology also features a foreword by Michael Swanwick (the five-time Hugo Award-winning author), who describes it as “a body of work by writers who are grappling with the darkest issues of our times but still finding reasons for optimism. Or, if not optimism, at least courage.”

Among the stories, “Regarding Why Humans Have to Seek Dragons” by Baoshu received both the 2025 Galaxy Awards and the Silver prize for Chinese Nebula Awards for Best Short Story. This work, together with “Becoming a Dragon” by Wang Xiaohai, was selected for the 2024 annual recommendation list by the Chinese Science Fiction Database.

More than a reinvention of myth, Loong’s Tales is a sustained enquiry into the relationship between civilisation, nature, and technology. The dragon here is not a relic of the past, but a living concept — reshaped, contested, and reimagined in the present. You may have heard many stories about dragons before, but not like these.

Warning: Suicide and mentions of sexuality correction procedure (Becoming a Dragon by Wang Xiaohai)

On January 4, 2023, Sim Wong Hoo （沈望傅）suddenly departed this world. Though his time on this earth was brief, he flashed across the sky like a brilliant meteor, leaving a warm, indelible mark on his home and nation. 

Sim Wong Hoo: The Light We Remember was produced by the Sim family, with the esteemed Lee Tai Li commissioned to curate and author the manuscript. This soulful commemorative volume chronicles the vibrant life of the Singaporean entrepreneur and cultural visionary. Drawing on the intimate memories of family and friends and enriched by rare photos and illustrations, the book retraces his path from a kampong childhood to his passion for music, tech innovation, and social devotion.

Beyond his pioneering spirit in technology, the book captures his lifelong dedication to the arts and philanthropy, showing how his unwavering conviction moved those around him.  Across chapters of triumph and trial, readers will find the authentic, radiant humanity of a true leader.

More than a simple biography, this volume and collection of short stories stand as a solemn testament to the values and beliefs that defined a transformative era of technology and innovation.