The answer to this question in contemporary China may vary from person to person because different people may have different definition and standards of writing. But generally speaking, some of the contemporary Chinese. If I had to choose the best contemporary Chinese writer, I would probably choose Mo Yan. Mo Yan was an influential figure whose works were full of profound thoughts and unique artistic style. His novels were concise, vivid, and full of cultural heritage, making them very enjoyable to read. Of course, there were also other contemporary Chinese people like Yu Hua, Jia Pingao, Liu Zhenyun, and so on. Each of them had works worth seeing.