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Alice Guo Plans Surrender Amid Safety Concerns, Attorney Reveals

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Hong Kong – Alice Guo, a prominent Chinese businesswoman caught in a legal quagmire, is poised to surrender to authorities but has expressed grave concerns for her personal safety, according to statements made by her attorney today. Guo, who has been under scrutiny for her alleged involvement in a high-profile financial scandal, is currently negotiating terms of her surrender, seeking assurances for her security. The fear stems from potential retaliation and threats she might face not just from individuals implicated in the scandal but also from factions within the government. Her lawyer, speaking under the … Read more

Xiaolu Guo and Sara Baume named judges for prestigious Goldsmiths Prize

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LONDON – The Goldsmiths Prize, an annual £10,000 award that recognizes innovative writing and pushes the boundaries of the novel form, has announced its judges for this year. Film-maker and author Xiaolu Guo and novelist Sara Baume will be part of the judging panel. The prize, which is organized in collaboration with the New Statesman, aims to celebrate works of literature that break conventions and embrace new possibilities. Xiaolu Guo is an award-winning Chinese-born writer who currently resides in London. Notably, her novel “A Lover’s Discourse” was nominated for the Goldsmiths Prize in 2020. In … Read more