Kong Qingdong

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.

Kong Qingdong
孔庆东
Born (1964-09-22) September 22, 1964
NationalityChinese
Other names"Kong the Monk"
EducationPhD in Chinese Literature and Language
Alma materPeking University
OccupationProfessor of Chinese studies
EmployerPeking University
Known forControversial social commentary
Websiteblog.sina.com.cn/u/1198367585 (in Chinese)
Kong Qingdong
Simplified Chinese孔庆东
Traditional Chinese孔慶東
Alternative Chinese name
Chinese孔和尚
Literal meaningKong the Monk
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