There was no fixed ranking for China's top ten famous novelists because different people might have different opinions. However, here are some of the most important characters in the Chinese novel world: 1 Lu Xun (1881 - 1936): One of the founders of modern Chinese literature, known as the "pioneer of the cultural revolution". His works included A Madman's Diary, The True Story of Ah Q, New Stories, and so on. 2 Lao She (1899 - 1966): Famous in modern China. His works are famous for their humor and irony. He is known as "Camel Xiangzi" and "Mr. Lao She". His works include Teahouse and Four Generations Under One roof. 3 Mo Yan (1955-): Famous in contemporary China as the "King of Chinese Fictions". His works are famous for their magical realism and humorous style. His works included "Red Soroliang Family" and "Big Breasts and Buttocks". 4 Jin Yong (1924 - 2013): A famous contemporary Chinese martial arts novel. His works are famous for their martial arts style, plot twists and turns, and suspense. His works included Eight Dragons and Dragons, Smiling Proud in the World, Deer and Cauldron, and so on. 5 Yu Hua (1942-): Famous in contemporary China. His works are famous for their realism and modernist style. He is known as the "pioneer of contemporary Chinese literature." His works included "Alive" and "Crying in the Drizzle". 6 Jia Pingwa (1960-): Famous in contemporary China. His works are known for their realism and modernist style and are known as "a flag of the Chinese literary world." His works included Qin Qiang and Abandoned City. 7 Shen Congwen (1899 - 1966): Famous in contemporary China. His works are famous for Shen Congwen's unique style and regional culture. His works included "Border Town" and "Spring Silkworm". Ba Jin (1910 - 1991): Famous in contemporary China. His works are famous for their realism and romanticism. His works include Home, Spring, Autumn, etc. Lao She's grandson, Lao She's second son, Lao She's grandson: Famous in modern China is Lao She's second son, and also famous in China. He won the Mao Dun Literature Award and was famous for his graceful narration and profound thoughts. Liang Shiqiu (1896 - 1971): A famous contemporary Chinese literary critic, translator, and essayist. His works are famous for their humor and deep thoughts. His works include "Elegant House Skits" and "Looking at the Mountains".