The Influence of Chinese Culture–Poetry to Southeast Asian Ethnic Chinese Writers

Abstract

The poet James (Teng Choon) Na characterized the unique feel of Filipino Chinese literature as traceable to its Southeast Asian roots. He discussed the hibernation of Philippine-Chinese literature, Philippine-Chinese literature under the guidance of the mass media, and new avenues for the development of Philippine-Chinese literature. He concluded with an optimistic note that Philippine-Chinese literature will flourish despite the challenges of the times.

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Keywords

Philippine-Chinese literature, Chinese poetry, Chinese writers in the Philippines