Wei Hui has published 1 novel, beginning with Shanghai Baby (1999).
Updated September 2026
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Shanghai Baby
Wei Hui's most-read book.
Wei Hui books in order of publication
Shanghai Baby (1999)
Film and TV adaptations
- Shanghai Baby (2007)Film · from Shanghai Baby
About Wei Hui
Zhou Wei Hui, known simply by her Chinese given name Wei Hui, is a Chinese novelist, living and working in Shanghai and New York City. Her novel Shanghai Baby (上海宝贝) (1999) was banned in the People's Republic of China as "decadent". Her latest novel Marrying Buddha (我的禅) (2005) was censored, modified and published in China under a modified title. She is often associated with Mian Mian, another slightly older member of the "New Generation".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Wei Hui FAQ
- How many books has Wei Hui written?
- Wei Hui has published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Wei Hui's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Shanghai Baby.
- What is Wei Hui's latest book?
- Shanghai Baby (1999).
- What is Wei Hui's most famous book?
- Shanghai Baby (1999) is Wei Hui's most widely read book.
- Which Wei Hui books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Shanghai Baby (film, 2007).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.