Megan Walsh is a British journalist and author known for her insightful analysis of Chinese literature and culture. She wrote *The Subplot: What China Is Reading and Why It Matters* (Columbia Global Reports, 2022), a critically acclaimed work that explores contemporary Chinese fiction and its reflection of China’s rapidly changing society. Walsh has contributed to major publications including *The Guardian*, *The Times*, and the *New Statesman*, often focusing on East Asian culture and global literary trends. Her work bridges journalism and literary criticism, offering Western readers nuanced perspectives on modern China’s writers and the social forces shaping their work.