Acclaimed Chinese novelist Mai Jia, often hailed as the pioneer of modern espionage fiction 🕵️♂️, opened up about how storytelling became his bridge to peace in an exclusive interview with CGTN. Known for global bestsellers like Decoded and The Message, the author revealed how confronting childhood tensions through writing transformed his life—and why he believes literature can mend our fractured world.
🔍 From Hometown Tensions to Global Understanding: 'There was a time I couldn’t write about my hometown,' Mai shared. 'Writing about it became my reconciliation.' His journey mirrors a universal truth: creativity can turn pain into connection.
📚 Why Stories Matter Now: In an era of conflict, Mai argues literary exchanges touch the 'most sensitive hearts,' fostering humility. 'If we embrace that sincerity,' he says, 'the world wouldn’t be so divided.'
🌐 A Call for Cultural Bridges: For young readers navigating global divides, Mai’s message hits home: Words aren’t just entertainment—they’re tools to dissolve borders, one page at a time.
