Kong Qingdong
Kong Qingdong | |
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孔庆东 | |
| Born | September 22, 1964 |
| Other names | "Kong the Monk" |
| Education | PhD in Chinese Literature and Language |
| Alma mater | Peking University |
| Occupation | Professor of Chinese studies |
| Employer | Peking University |
| Known for | Controversial social commentary |
| Website | blog |
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| Simplified Chinese | 孔庆东 | ||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 孔慶東 | ||||||||
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| Chinese | 孔和尚 | ||||||||
| Literal meaning | Kong the Monk | ||||||||
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Kong Qingdong (born September 22, 1964) is a controversial Chinese academic, author, talk show host, and social commentator. Kong is a prominent Chinese media figure, known for his vulgar and often brusque critiques on political issues and various individuals and groups. Kong has often been portrayed in the media as a figure of the Chinese New Left, calling for a reversal of Chinese economic reforms and a return to Mao-style policies.