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China's Excellent Literary Works

Among China's outstanding literary and artistic works, there are many classics. The four classic novels in ancient times, Dream of Red Mansions, The Journey to the West, Water Margin and Romance of the Three Kingdoms, have attracted countless readers with their rich storylines, vivid characters and profound philosophical connotations.

There are also many excellent modern literary and artistic works. Lao She's Teahouse and Camel Xiangzi show the changes of Beijingers' life and the complexity of human nature. Lu Xun's True Story of Ah Q revealed the social ills at that time with its profound critical spirit. The works of writers such as On Contradiction and Ba Jin are also deeply loved by readers.

In terms of movies, Zhang Yimou's Red Sorghum shows the tenacity and struggle of farmers in China, while Xiaogang Feng's Tangshan Earthquake evokes people's reflection on historical memory. Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai's works "Chongqing Forest" and "In the Mood for Love" have attracted the attention of the global audience with their unique visual style and emotional expression.

Dance, music, painting and other art forms also have many excellent works. Yang li Ping's Impression of Yunnan shows the local customs of Yunnan with its original dance, while Tan Dun and other composers' music works show the charm of China music. The works of painters such as Xu Beihong and Qi Baishi are deeply loved by people, which not only embodies China's traditional aesthetic concept, but also has a distinctive personal style.

Generally speaking, China's outstanding literary and artistic works are rich and colorful, which not only reflects the historical and cultural changes in China, but also shows the talents and innovations of China artists. These works are deeply loved by readers and have made important contributions to the spread of China culture.