Gao Xingjian

Gao Xingjian, born on January 4, 1940, is a Chinese-French writer, novelist, playwright, and film director. He was born in Ganzhou and received his education from Nanjing Jinling High School and Beijing Foreign Studies University. Gao holds citizenship in both China and France.

One of Gao's most notable works is a play called "The Other Shore". For his contributions to literature, he was awarded the 2000 Nobel Prize in Literature. Gao Xingjian's work and influence have spanned various locations such as China.