Top 10 richest Chinese writers in 2015

Yang Hongying, 18.3 million yuan

The primary school teacher turned writer is not only popular but is one of the few Chinese children's book writers whose works are translated and well-received in the English-speaking world.

Representative works:

Dairy of the Smiling Cat series

Mo's Mischief series

Da Bing, 18 million yuan

Born in 1980, Da Bing is a travel writer/TV anchor/Buddhist. His latest book, Amitabha Mua Mua, is a romance collection with his personal insights, which are believed to inspire urban youth.

Representative works:

Amitabha Mua Mua