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“The name Bei Dao was actually given to me with the help of friends. When we were publishing our unofficial magazine, Today, we wanted to avoid being harassed by the police so we were trying to think of names that we could use. It was done very casually.”

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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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