Yang Zhi, a highly acclaimed Chinese fantasy author, is also widely recognized by his pen name Jiang Nan. Not only has he achieved great success in his writing career, but he has also diversified his professional endeavors to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of Beijing Smart Dragon Cultural Development Co., Ltd., a prominent cultural development company based in Beijing.
Yang, a Chinese individual, entered the world on July 13, 1977, in the picturesque Shucheng County, nestled in the Anhui province. His intellectual journey, marked by a profound fascination with the intricacies of chemistry, commenced under the meticulous guidance of the renowned Michael L. Gross at Washington University in St. Louis. This formative experience was later complemented by his studies at the prestigious Peking University, where he further honed his understanding of the subject.
Yang's literary journey commenced with the publication of his debut novel, "There They Were" (Cijian de Shaonian),which marked the beginning of his successful writing career. He has since emerged as one of the most beloved and respected authors among Chinese teenagers, with a devoted following that spans the country.