In a final act of bravery, Chinese doctor Zhang Junqiao died in Tanzania last year while saving a woman from drowning — a sacrifice that underscored a lifetime dedicated to serving others, both at home and abroad.
Zheng Banqiao (1693-1766), the renowned Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) magistrate, poet and painter, is celebrated for his exceptional skill in capturing the spirit of bamboo.
Mo Yan is the pen name of Guan Moye, one of the most celebrated Chinese writers.
Zang Kejia (1905-2004) was a Chinese poet and writer who edited a famous volume of poems by Mao Zedong.