Tuo Li

Tuo Li is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures at Columbia University. He is a writer, critic, and editor with significant contributions to Chinese literature, cinema, and art. His editorial work includes roles at influential journals such as Beijing Literature (1980s), Shijie (Horizons, 1990s–2000s), and currently Jintian (Today). He specializes in experimental literature and has authored essays on Chinese cultural production.

His research interests span modern Chinese literary history, film criticism, and the intersection of art with socio-political contexts. Tuo Li’s editorial work has focused on curating experimental and avant-garde works, shaping contemporary literary discourse in China.