Zhang Xindong, a young calligrapher, is a native of Tangshan at the southern foot of Yanshan Mountain and a railway worker. At the age of seven, Zhang Xindong studied calligraphy with his father, and at the age of twelve, he knew a little about calligraphy. Imitating famous copybooks since childhood, he accumulated the calligraphy foundation, and then went to Tianjin Maolin Calligraphy Institute for further study. Although he is well-known for his wonderful imitation of Mr. Qi Gong's handwriting, he only makes a living by writing, never participates in exhibitions or joins clubs, and only carries a writing brush, traveling all over the country alone.
In order to present a gift to the 28 Beijing Olympic Games, Zhang Xindong began to write Selected Works of Deng Xiaoping in traditional calligraphy in 25. So far, he has completed 2 meters. "Selected Works of Deng Xiaoping" is 85, words. After writing, this long scroll will reach 5, meters. Zhang Xindong plans to finish it in three years and give it to the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games in 28.