Ma Jian

Ma Jian was born in Qingdao, China. He is the author of seven novels, a travel memoir, three story collections, and two essay collections. His work has been translated into 26 languages. Since the publication of his first book in 1987, all his work has been banned in China. His most recent book, China Dream, was released last year. He now lives in exile in London.

Buy Ma Jian’s latest book, China Dream, on Amazon.


Articles by Ma Jian

World Voices Festival
Friday April 26

Cry, the Beloved Country: Ma Jian on Resilience, Resistance, and Hope

“The Chinese language is my homeland. From exile, I can use it to drag repressed memories into the light”