Yang Lian's "Im Einklang mit dem Tod" Criticizes China's Regime at Frankfurter Buchmesse

At the Frankfurter Buchmesse, the Chinese poet Yang Lian presented his essay collection "Im Einklang mit dem Tod," which critiques the Chinese government under Xi Jinping. The book describes the "Chinese Dream" as a nightmare for humanity. Yang Lian, living in exile in the West, is noted for his continued willingness to speak critically about China's political situation, at a time when such voices from Chinese exile circles have become rare due to the regime's intimidating influence abroad. The presentation took place at the Frankfurter Buchmesse, where Chinese authors often avoid representing their country and instead speak only for themselves. The event highlights ongoing tensions between artistic expression and political repression.