Renowned Chinese writer Wang Anyi, 70, received France’s highest honor—the Legion of Honor—in Shanghai on Friday. French Ambassador Bertrand Lortholary praised her decades of work bridging Chinese and French cultures through literature. 🏛️
Decades of Storytelling 📖
Born into a literary family, Wang has written over 20 novels and 100 short stories. Classics like The Song of Everlasting Sorrow have been translated into French, captivating readers across Europe. 🎭
Celebrating 60 Years of China-France Ties 🇨🇳🇫🇷
The award coincides with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Wang, a longtime advocate of French literature, has fostered collaborations between authors from both countries. 🌐
‘Writing Is a Craft’ ✍️
At the ceremony, Wang emphasized diligence in creative work: \"My primary quality is perseverance. I hope the garden of literature flourishes in every season.\" 🌸 Her words mirror the Legion of Honor’s 1802 founding ideal: rewarding contributions to culture and humanity.
