Jin Yong, whose real name is Zha Liangyong, was born on March 10, 1924, and his ancestral home is Haining, Zhejiang. He is known as one of the "Four Great Talents of Hong Kong", and has extremely high achievements and influence in the field of martial arts, and is respected as "Peerless Grandmaster" and "Taishan Beidou".
Jin Yong died of illness in Hong Kong on the afternoon of October 30, 2018, at the age of 94. His works are deeply loved by readers, including "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", "The Legend of the Sky and the Dragon", "The Eight Divisions of the Heavenly Dragon" and many other classic martial arts**, which have had a profound impact on the popular culture of the Chinese world.
Jin Yong's journalism career began in 1947, when he was selected from 3,000 applicants to work at Ta Kung Pao in Shanghai. During his time at Ta Kung Pao, he gained a wealth of experience in running a newspaper and gradually demonstrated his talent in the field of journalism.
In 1959, Jin Yong cooperated with Shen Baoxin, who had rich experience in printing and publishing, and founded Ming Pao in Hong Kong. As the founder and editor-in-chief of Ming Pao, Jin Yong has built Ming Pao into a newspaper that is popular with readers with his keen news sense and profound insight. Under his leadership, Ming Pao not only reported on the news, but also published a large number of in-depth social commentaries and cultural content.
In addition to "Ming Pao", Jin Yong also worked in the "New Evening News", which belongs to "Ta Kung Pao", as a supplement editor and presided over the "Afternoon Tea" column, and was also engaged in translation and journalist work. During this period, he also wrote many literary sketches and film reviews under the pen names Yao Fulan and Lin Huan.
Building on the success of Ming Pao, Jin Yong has further expanded his news empire with a number of publications including Ming Pao Evening News, Ming Pao Monthly, Ming Pao Weekly, and Malaysia's New Ming **, covering different readership groups and content areas.
Jin Yong's contribution to the press is not only reflected in his achievements in running a newspaper, but also in influencing the public with his profound political wisdom and sense of social responsibility. His editorials and articles have had a profound impact on the political, economic, and cultural development of Hong Kong and even the entire Chinese community.
As a result, Jin Yong was hailed as a "newspaper leader" and an important figure in Hong Kong's journalism, and his journalism, together with his literary creation, established his preeminent position in the Chinese literary and media circles in the 20th century.
Jin Yong has received many important honors and awards during his lifetime, and here are some notable achievements:
Honorary Professor of Peking University: Jin Yong enjoys a high position in the academic world, and he was awarded the title of honorary professor by Peking University, which reflects his outstanding contributions to literature and academic research.
Hong Kong Grand Bauhinia Medal: In 2000, Jin Yong was awarded the Grand Bauhinia Medal, the highest honor in Hong Kong**, in recognition of his significant contributions to Hong Kong's social and cultural development.
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge: Jin Yong pursued academic further studies in his later years, entering the University of Cambridge at the age of 81 to pursue a master's and doctorate in history, and obtained a doctorate in philosophy in 2010, demonstrating his lifelong Xi spirit and relentless pursuit of knowledge.
Honorary Doctor of Letters, University of Cambridge: As early as 2005, the University of Cambridge conferred on Jin Yong an honorary Doctor of Letters in recognition of his outstanding achievements and far-reaching influence in the field of literature.
Honorary Doctorate from Soochow University: In addition to Cambridge University, Jin Yong has also received honorary doctorate titles from other well-known universities such as Soochow University, further confirming his academic status and influence.
Asteroid Naming: The International Astronomical Society named an asteroid discovered by the Beijing Observatory "Jin Yong", a great tribute to the cultural impact he had on a global scale.
These honors and awards not only reflect Jin Yong's outstanding achievements in literary creation, but also prove his significant contributions in various fields such as journalism, scholarship and social activities. His life and career have become a model for future generations Xi to learn from and admire.
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