Cha is the first 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 May 2009 issue of Cha has now been launched. Poet Bob Bradshaw generously acted as guest editor and read the submissions with us. The new issue features work by the following writers/artists: Ivy Alvarez, Andrew Barker, Dave Bonta, Catherine Candano, Surajit Chakravarty, Cecilia Chan, Kevin Chan, Louie Crew, E. K. Entrada, Suzanne Hermanoczki, Enrica Ho, Alan Jefferies, Iris A. Law, Fatima Lim-Wilson, Janet McClaskey, Caitlin Militello, Reid Mitchell, Ceci Mourkogiannis, Alice Tsay, Amy Uyematsu and Steve Wing. The new issue also includes three book reviews edited by our Reviews Editor, Eddie Tay.

Our eighth issue is due out in August 2009. Writer Royston Tester will lend us his expertise in the role of guest editor. If you are interested in having your work considered for publication in Cha, please read our submission guidelines for details.