Louis Cha Leung-yung, better known by his pen name Jin Yong, was a Chinese wuxia novelist and co-founder of Hong Kong newspaper Ming Pao.
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Cheung Ka-longAlso won honorary doctor of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Li Ka-shingAlso won Grand Bauhinia Medal
Roger Y. TsienAlso won honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong
Joseph NeedhamAlso won honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong
Anson ChanAlso won Grand Bauhinia Medal
Ryōji NoyoriAlso won honorary doctor of the Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityAbout this person
Louis Cha Leung-yung, better known by his pen name Jin Yong, was a Chinese wuxia novelist and co-founder of Hong Kong newspaper 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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