New on CTAN: LuaTeX-CN

Sheldon Li submitted the LuaTeX-CN package. Version: 0.1.1 2026-01-19 License: apache2 Summary description: A LuaTeX based package to handle Chinese text typesetting Announcement text:

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First beta version of LuaTeX-CN, a LuaTeX package for Chinese character typesetting, covering horizontal/vertical, traditional/modern layout. Currently focus on Ancient Book replication. Implemented core logic of vertical typesetting, decorative elements of traditional Chinese books, and interlinear notes. Dogfooding and feedback are welcome. Examples include almost 100% restoration of 史记、甲戌本红楼梦。

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The package’s Catalogue entry can be viewed at https://ctan.org/pkg/luatex-cn The package’s files themselves can be inspected at https://mirrors.ctan.org/language/chinese/luatex-cn/

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Thanks for the upload. For the CTAN Team Petra Rübe-Pugliese

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