Food Delivery Rider Wins China's Top Literary Prize
Tuesday, 2026/07/21181 words3 minutes2093 reads
Wang Jibing, a food delivery rider from Kunshan in Jiangsu Province, has achieved something remarkable. On July 15, 2026, he won the poetry category of the ninth Lu Xun Literary Prize for his collection "Low Flight."
The Lu Xun Literary Prize is one of China's most important literary honors. It was established to remember the famous writer Lu Xun. This year, the prize recognized 35 works across seven different categories.
Wang started working as a food delivery rider in 2019. Despite his busy schedule, he finds time to write poetry during brief moments between deliveries. He writes while waiting for elevators or for customers to answer their doors. His poems focus on his work experience and the daily lives of ordinary people.
According to reports, Wang has written over 6,000 poems and has traveled more than 150,000 kilometers while making deliveries. His award has attracted significant attention because major literary prizes are usually given to professional writers. Wang's success highlights the growing recognition of grassroots writers in China and shows that ordinary work experiences can contribute to the country's literary culture.
