New Threads

New Threads (Chinese: 新语丝; pinyin: Xīn Yǔ Sī) is a Chinese-language online publication and website founded in 1996 by Fang Zhouzi (方舟子, also known as Fang Shimin) together with other overseas Chinese. The name originally referred mainly to the monthly journal 《新语丝》月刊, and later came to refer primarily to the New Threads website. Both were created and run largely by overseas Chinese, and their content focuses on literature and the popularization of science. The name is also sometimes used to refer to the New Threads Society (新语丝社), a non-profit association registered by Fang Zhouzi in the United States. According to Chinese Wikipedia, these media received partial funding from the PSI Student Services company. The website's homepage presents a dense index of sections and columns, including 新到资料 (Newly Arrived Materials), 资料索引 (Materials Index), 新语丝月刊 (New Threads Monthly), 立此存照 (Kept on Record), 枉法法官 (Law-Breaking Judges), 不良记者 (Bad Journalists), 新语丝博客 (New Threads Blog), 新语丝论坛 (New Threads Forum), 网络文学奖 (Internet Literature Award), 网络科普奖 (Internet Science Popularization Award), 科学精神奖 (Scientific Spirit Award), 电子文库 (Electronic Library), 鲁迅家页 (Lu Xun Family Page), 科学专辑 (Science Specials), 中医骗子 (Traditional Chinese Medicine Frauds), 批基督教 (Critique of Christianity), 其他专辑 (Other Specials), and 方舟子作品 (Works of Fang Zhouzi). It also lists an 学术诚信基金 (Academic Integrity Fund) and a 网友blog (Netizen blog) section, plus submission and subscription information. The footer states: "Copyright 1996-2012 New Threads 新语丝社 保留一切版权" (Copyright 1996-2012 New Threads, New Threads Society, all rights reserved), and offers mirror points and RSS web feeds for domestic and overseas readers. The site publishes a steady stream of articles, videos, and columns, many authored by Fang Zhouzi, covering science popularization, commentary, and exposés of alleged fraud or misconduct. Recurring content includes the New Threads Monthly (e.g., the September 2026 issue), the Internet Literature Award (e.g., the 16th award list), and daily article packages for download. The publication positions itself around literature, science communication, and criticism, and it has been a long-running presence in the Chinese-language online sphere since the mid-1990s.

New Threads (新语丝) was founded in 1996 by Fang Zhouzi (方舟子, also known as Fang Shimin) and other overseas Chinese. According to Chinese Wikipedia, the name initially referred mainly to the monthly journal 《新语丝》月刊, and later came to refer primarily to the New Threads website. Both were created and run largely by overseas Chinese, with content focused on literature and science popularization. The name is also sometimes used to refer to the New Threads Society (新语丝社), a non-profit association registered by Fang Zhouzi in the United States. Chinese Wikipedia further states that these media received partial funding from the PSI Student Services company. The website's homepage footer carries a copyright notice reading "Copyright 1996-2012 New Threads 新语丝社 保留一切版权", indicating the publication's continuous operation from 1996 onward. Over the years the site developed a wide range of sections and columns, including 新到资料 (Newly Arrived Materials), 资料索引 (Materials Index), 新语丝月刊 (New Threads Monthly), 立此存照 (Kept on Record), 枉法法官 (Law-Breaking Judges), 不良记者 (Bad Journalists), 新语丝博客 (New Threads Blog), 新语丝论坛 (New Threads Forum), 网络文学奖 (Internet Literature Award), 网络科普奖 (Internet Science Popularization Award), 科学精神奖 (Scientific Spirit Award), 电子文库 (Electronic Library), 鲁迅家页 (Lu Xun Family Page), 科学专辑 (Science Specials), 中医骗子 (Traditional Chinese Medicine Frauds), 批基督教 (Critique of Christianity), 其他专辑 (Other Specials), and 方舟子作品 (Works of Fang Zhouzi). It also lists an 学术诚信基金 (Academic Integrity Fund) and a 网友blog (Netizen blog) section, along with submission and subscription information and mirror points and RSS feeds for domestic and overseas readers. The site has published a steady stream of articles, videos, and columns, many authored by Fang Zhouzi, covering science popularization, commentary, and exposés of alleged fraud or misconduct. Recurring content includes the New Threads Monthly (for example, the September 2026 issue), the Internet Literature Award (for example, the 16th award list), and daily article packages for download. The publication has been a long-running presence in the Chinese-language online sphere since the mid-1990s.

• 2026

  The 16th New Threads Internet Literature Award winners are announced, and the September 2026 issue of New Threads Monthly is published.

• 2012

  The website footer carries a copyright notice covering 1996-2012.

• 1996

  New Threads is founded by Fang Zhouzi and other overseas Chinese.

A Chinese-language online publication and community centered on literature, science popularization, and criticism, founded and run largely by overseas Chinese.

• New Threads Monthly (新语丝月刊)

  A monthly literary journal published on the site.

• Newly Arrived Materials (新到资料)

  A frequently updated feed of new articles and materials.

• Internet Literature Award (网络文学奖)

  An award for online literature; the 16th list was announced.

• Internet Science Popularization Award (网络科普奖)

  An award for online science popularization.

• Scientific Spirit Award (科学精神奖)

  An award related to scientific spirit.

• Electronic Library (电子文库)

  A digital library section on the site.

• New Threads Blog (新语丝博客)

  A blog section of the site.

• New Threads Forum (新语丝论坛)

  A forum section of the site.

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