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Bing Xin (October 5, 1900 - February 28, 1999) was a Chinese writer, poet and translator. Originally her name was Xie Wanying. Her ancestors were from Changle, Fujian and she was born in Fuzhou, Fujian. Her father was a naval officer during the Qing Dynasty, and had served as deputy captain, the naval school's chancellor etc. After the 1911 Revolution, he resigned and returned to Fuzhou. Bing Xin visited India twice, and made a great