Cha is the first and currently only Hong Kong-based online literary quarterly journal dedicated to publishing quality poetry, short stories, creative non-fiction, drama, and reviews written in English, as well as photography and art. It has a strong focus on Asian-themed creative work or work done by Asian writers and artists. It also publishes established and emerging writers/artists from around the world.

The August 2008 issue of Cha has now been launched. Hong Kong writer Nicholas Y. B. Wong generously agreed to act as guest editor and read the submissions with us. The new issue features 24 writers/artists: Gil Azouri, Isabela Banzon, David Braden, Winnie Chau, Grace V. S. Chin, SuzAnne C. Cole, Rocco De Giacomo, Lee Herrick, Louise Ho, Philip Holden, Kristy Joe, Ken Kamoche, William Kimzey, Gilbert Koh, Franky Lau, Mary Lee, Manuel Libres Librodo Jr, Lyn Lifshin, Reid Mitchell, Evelde Mourne, Papa Osmubal, Thaila Ramanujam, Margaret Stawowy and Ouyang Yu.

Our first anniversary issue is due out in November 2008. Poet, novelist and historian Reid Mitchell will lend his expertise to us in the role of guest editor. If you are interested in having your works considered for publication in this special issue of Cha, please read our submission guidelines for details.