Glen Cao
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Glen Cao is also known by his Chinese name, Cao Guilin (曹桂林). He is the author of Beijinger in New York
Beijinger in New York
A Native of Beijing in New York, also known as Beijinger in New York is a novel by Glen Cao , based on his own immigrant story. It is translated into English by Ted Wang...

 (曹桂林). Mr. Cao wrote the book largely based on his own life experiences as an immigrant to New York City
New York City
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 from Beijing
Beijing
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 in 1980. The novel sold millions of copies in China
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 and went on to become serialized in a news paper, and then subsequently made into a TV series, aired on CCTV
China Central Television
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. He is also the founder of C & J Knitwear Company. He is married to director Ying Yeh (英业).

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