Zhang Ping (writer)
Zhang Ping (simplified Chinese: 张平; traditional Chinese: 張平; pinyin: Zhāng Píng; born November 1953) is a Chinese novelist and politician who is Vice Governor of Shanxi.[1][2][3] Zhang served as vice president of the China Democratic League and vice president of China Writers Association between 2002 and 2008. Zhang was a member of the 9th, 10th, 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.[4]
Zhang Ping | |
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| Native name | 张平 |
| Born | November 1953 (age 67) Xinjiang County, Shanxi, China |
| Occupation | Novelist, politician |
| Language | Chinese |
| Alma mater | Shanxi Normal University |
| Period | 1981 - present |
| Genre | Novel |
| Notable works | Decision |
| Notable awards | 5th Mao Dun Literature Prize 2000 Decision 6th Zhuang Zhongwen Literature Prize |
Biography
Zhang was born in henan province, Shanxi in November 1953.[1][2][3] He entered Shanxi Normal University in 1978, majoring in Chinese language at the Department of Chinese Language and Culture, where he graduated in 1982.[1][2][3]
Zhang started to publish works in 1981. Zhang joined the China Writers Association in 1985.[1][2][3]
From 1982 to 1986, Zhang worked in Pingyang Literature and Art (《平阳文艺》) as an editor.
From 2002 to 2008, Zhang served as vice president of the China Democratic League, and vice president of the China Writers Association.
Works
Novels
Reportage
- Orphan's Tears (《孤儿泪》)
Awards
- Decision - 5th Mao Dun Literature Prize (2000)[1][2][3]
- 6th Zhuang Zhongwen Literature Prize
References
- Zhang Ping (2005-05-01). 抉择 (in Chinese). Beijing: People's Literature Publishing House. ISBN 9787020049356.
- Zhang Ping (2009-04-01). 天网 (in Chinese). Beijing: People's Literature Publishing House. ISBN 9787020072200.
- Zhang Ping (2009-04-01). 十面埋伏 (in Chinese). Beijing: People's Literature Publishing House. ISBN 9787020072224.
- 作家张平 (in Chinese). 中国作家网.