Novelist Louis Cha, who wrote under the name Jin Yong, holds his book "Book and Sword, Gratitude and Revenge" at his office in Hong Kong in 2002. Photo: Reuters
Novelist Louis Cha, who wrote under the name Jin Yong, holds his book "Book and Sword, Gratitude and Revenge" at his office in Hong Kong in 2002. Photo: Reuters
Louis Cha 'Jin Yong'
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Behind the Story: The life and legacy of Louis Cha ‘Jin Yong’

  • Zhou Xin talks about the cultural impact of Louis Cha's wuxia novels in mainland China as well as his pivotal role as founder and editor of Ming Pao.

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Jarrod Watt

Updated: 8:04pm, 19 Dec, 2018

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Novelist Louis Cha, who wrote under the name Jin Yong, holds his book "Book and Sword, Gratitude and Revenge" at his office in Hong Kong in 2002. Photo: Reuters
Novelist Louis Cha, who wrote under the name Jin Yong, holds his book "Book and Sword, Gratitude and Revenge" at his office in Hong Kong in 2002. Photo: Reuters
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