Major Honors and Awards

1. In a survey conducted in 2000 among one hundred Chinese literary critics for "The Ten Most Important Chinese Writers of the 1990s," Zhang Wei was on the list. In the same survey for "The Ten Most Important Chinese Literary Works of the 1990s," Zhang Wei's novel September's Fable was on the list.

2. Ancient Boat, top I 00 Chinese novels in the 20' Century, Asia Weekly, 2000

3. September's Fable, the best novel award, Chinese Writers' Association and China News, 1998

4. Selected Writings of Zhang Wei, the best book award, Shangdong Province, 1997

5 . In 1996 with the "Most Favored Authors Survey" conducted by the national "New China Digest" and "People's Press," Zhang Wei ranked the second.

6. In 1996, over three thousand novels published in Mainland China between 1985 and 1995 were evaluated for literary prizes. Zhang Wei was the only author who had two novels - Ancient Boat and September's Fable - among the top twenty.

7. September's Fable, the first prize for novel, the Grand awards for best novels and novellas published in Shanghai, 1994

8. "The Autumn of Wrath," the best novella award, Novella Magazine, 1986

9. "A Pool of Clear Water," the best short story award, the Chinese Writers' Association, 1984

10. "Voice," the best short story award, the Chinese Writers' Association, 1982