The Association for Asian Studies (AAS) 2025 Annual Conference was held in Columbus, Ohio. Literature and Modern China, an English-language journal hosted by the College of Literature and Journalism at Sichuan University (SCU) and published by Igneus Press, made its debut at the conference, drawing significant attention from scholars attending the event.

Dr. Sophia Grace, Director of Igneus Press and former Associate Research Fellow at the College of Literature and Journalism, SCU, introduced the journal. She has been committing to Chinese literature studies and cultural communication for a long time.

This launch marks Igneus Press’s latest effort to promote the internationalization of Chinese culture, following a series of China-themed works.

Dr. Sophia Grace, Director of Igneus Press, at the exhibition

Faculty and Students from SCU takes photos with Dr. Sophia Grace and others at AAS Annual Conference

Literature and Modern China at the exhibition