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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, said writers speaking at the annual Man Hong Kong International Literary Festival. Writers like Yan Geling and Li Yiyun are part of a new group of mainland Chinese who have enjoyed success writing fiction about their home countries in English after moving to the United States. Once readers "get over that China is so exotic, it's so mysterious," said Li, "I think that's where real literature comes in."

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