Jin Yong
Louis Cha Leung-yung, better known by his pen name Jin Yong, was a Chinese and Hong Kong wuxia novelist and co-founder of Ming Pao. Cha authored 15 novels between 1955 and 1972 and became one of the most popular Chinese writers of all time, with over 100 million copies sold globally—excluding widespread pirated editions. Cha's novels, which have been adapted into numerous TV dramas, films, and video games, are esteemed for their literary quality and universal appeal, resonating with both scholarly and popular audiences.
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- University of CambridgeSt John's College
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- 🏆 Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres🏆 honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong🏆 honorary doctor of the Soochow University🏆 honorary doctor of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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1924
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