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Red Haircrow

Red Haircrow, whose real name is Zhang Hongfa, is a contemporary Chinese writer. Born in a small village in northern China in 1972, he has a deep interest in literature from a young age. His works, with their unique perspective and profound thinking, reflect the diversity and complexity of contemporary society. more

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