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“Being a poet in the States is quite different from being one in China, because in the States poetry depends on the universities for its support. They finance the poets and help them get published. That isn't so in China. But overall it is the same. You can't change society with poetry.”

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Bei Dao, born Zhao Zhenkai, is a renowned Chinese contemporary poet, born on August 2, 1949. His poetry is known for its profound meaning and unique artistic style, which has had a profound impact on contemporary Chinese literature. more

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