Feng Tang

Feng Tang (馮唐, born Zhang Haipeng 張海鵬 in 1971) is a contemporary Chinese writer, poet, businessman, and former McKinsey consultant. He is known for his novels, essays, and poems that often explore themes of male identity, sexuality, aging, societal expectations, and the complexities of modern Chinese life with a distinctive, often humorous and provocative, voice.

Feng Tang's works often blend elements of classical Chinese literature and philosophy with contemporary language and concerns. His writing style is often described as frank, witty, and occasionally controversial. He gained significant recognition for his novel Beijing, Beijing (北京，北京), which was later adapted into a popular television drama, Ever Youth (春風十里，不如你). Other notable works include On Having Many Lovers (萬物生), Unnecessary Things (不二), and Grow Old Before You Are Old (活着活着就老了).

Beyond his literary pursuits, Feng Tang has held various business leadership positions, including working as a senior partner at McKinsey & Company and later as an executive at China Resources Healthcare Group. His diverse background informs his writing, providing a unique perspective on the intersection of business, culture, and personal experience in contemporary China. He continues to be a prominent figure in Chinese literary and cultural circles.