In October 1945, the Changchun Progressive Writers Assembly elected
Li Zhengzhong as editor of a new literary journal intended to bring together writers in the region. The journal, titled
Northeast Literature, published its first issue in December 1945. Li himself republished his earlier censored work and encouraged other authors to do the same. For many contributors, the journal provided a rare opportunity to publish their work in their original forms without Japanese censorship. A total of five additional issues were published before Li Zhengzhong was arrested by
Kuomintang authorities and sentenced to six months in prison in 1946 due to his activities in Manchukuo. The journal ceased publication shortly thereafter, as the escalating
Chinese Civil War made continued operations increasingly untenable.
Notable publications Li Zhengzhong’s poem
Temptation was originally published in 1944, though its content was significantly altered by Japanese-led censors operating in Manchukuo. The complete, unabridged version of the poem was printed in the inaugural December 1945 issue of
Northeast Literature, marking the first time the work appeared in its intended form. Other writers, such as novelist
Dan Di and fairytale writer
Yang Cideng, published their popular new works in the journal. == External links ==