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 February 2009 issue of Cha has now been launched. Award-winning poet Arthur Leung and poet, novelist and historian Reid Mitchell generously acted as poetry guest editor and prose guest editor and read the submissions with us. The new issue features work by the following writers/artists: Inara Cedrins, Ching-In Chen, Kevin Hsu, Shara K. Johnson, Jee Leong Koh, Franky Lau, Jason Lee, Yew Leong Lee, Joey Li, Blair Reeve, Gillian Sze, Eddie Tay, Phoebe Tsang, Brian Urtz, Nicole Wong, Bryan Thao Worra, Xu Xi and Yuan Qiongqiong.

Our seventh issue is due out in May 2009. Poet Bob Bradshaw 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.