BEIJING — Renowned Chinese literature translator Yang Xianyi has died, China’s official Xinhua News Agency said Tuesday. He was 94.

Together with his British wife, Gladys Taylor, Yang translated classics such as the 18th century “A Dream of Red Mansions” as well as more modern works by 20th century writers such Lu Xun.

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