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Louis Cha Leung-yung

(查良鏞)

Louis Cha Leung-yung
查良鏞
The latest news and top stories on Louis Cha Leung-yung, also known by his pen name Jin Yong. A highly influential Chinese writer, he was celebrated for his wuxia novels, which sold over 100 million copies and were widely adapted into films and television. Beyond his literary prowess, Cha was a prominent journalist, editor and publisher, co-founding the influential Ming Pao newspaper in 1959. His career also included screenwriting and political commentary, notably serving on the Basic Law Drafting Committee. His work profoundly shaped Chinese popular culture and he received numerous accolades including an OBE.
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