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Ye Wenfu

b. 1944

Chinese poet

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About Ye Wenfu

Born 1944. Ye Wenfu is a Chinese human rights defender and poet.

Ye Wenfu is a Chinese poet born in 1944. He worked in the military and was later "struggled" against and criticized by officials. He has been critical of communist policies and officials. He wrote the satirical poem General, you can't do this. In 1985, Ye left the army. He contributed to Mao's Harvest: Voices from China's New Generation.

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Born
1944, People's Republic of China
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Who is Ye Wenfu?

Chinese poet

When was Ye Wenfu born?

Ye Wenfu was born in 1944 in People's Republic of China.

What is Ye Wenfu's occupation?

Ye Wenfu is a human rights defender and poet.

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Ye Wenfu is Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ye Wenfu

· Wikidata: Q8050774

· DBpedia: Ye Wenfu

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