About the Lecture

About the Author

Qiu Xiaolong is the author of ten novels in the award-winning Inspector Chen series. He has also published collections of short stories, poetry, and poetry translations. His books have sold millions of copies, and have been translated into more than 20 languages.

Born in Shanghai, China, Qiu Xiaolong had published poetry, translations, and criticism in Chinese before visiting the United States as a Ford Foundation Fellow. He obtained his Ph.D. in Comparative Literature at Washington University in St. Louis. He currently lives in St. Louis with his wife and daughter.

Presenting Sponsor

Bank of America is the presenting sponsor of performing arts and cultural programs, with generous support from the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance, the Hearst Foundations, and Mickey Rosenau & Dr. Ellen Gritz. Lead support is provided by the Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts, The Clayton Fund, the Favrot Fund, and the Wortham Foundation. Support is also provided by Friends of Performing Arts & Culture, a premier group of individuals and organizations committed to bringing the best in public programming to Houston. This talk is presented in collaboration with University of Houston.

Related Links

The Washington Post: Qiu Xiaolong’s ‘Don’t Cry, Tai Lake’ has a political edge, but endearing innocence
The New York Times: For Creator of Inspector Chen, China Is a Tough Case to Crack
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/07/world/asia/07qiu.html