Nobel laureate Gao Xingjian alive, NTNU confirms contact

Reports circulating online suggesting that Nobel laureate Gao Xingjian has passed away in Paris have been denied by National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU). The university, which has a close relationship with the author, stated that they have maintained email contact with him as recently as the evening prior to the report.

Gao Xingjian, a Nobel Prize winner in Literature, has a significant connection with NTNU. The university hosts a "Gao Xingjian Research Center" and preserves over 600 of his creative works. NTNU has also organized events such as "Gao Xingjian Week," featuring exhibitions, forums, and performances to promote his literary and artistic contributions.

Responding to the unverified death rumors, the Gao Xingjian Research Center at NTNU confirmed ongoing communication. They noted that discussions about collaborative projects were held via email as late as 10:12 PM Taiwan time on the previous day. The university urged the public to avoid spreading unconfirmed information to prevent misunderstandings and misinformation.

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As of last night, Taiwan time, we still received his emails, discussing and exchanging ideas on related cooperation plans.