HONG KONG —  The rise of China as an economic power has sparked interest in English-language fiction about the country, bringing success to several bilingual authors.

But only a few authors will be remembered once the novelty wears off, according to writers speaking Tuesday at the annual Man Hong Kong International Literary Festival.

"The Chinese economy and market and politics play such an important role in the world. It's hard to ignore its literature," writer Yan Geling said at the festival, sponsored by the same group of companies behind Britain's Man Booker Prize.

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