BEIJING, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese writer Mo Yan's winning of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature shows the world's recognition of the nation's contemporary literature, an official at the China Writers Association said Thursday.

He Jianming, vice president of the association, congratulated Mo on his success as well as all Chinese contemporary writers.

Mo is the first Chinese national to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

"It is not only a joyous occasion for Mo, but also a dream coming true for generations of Chinese writers," He said, adding the prize shows recognition when writing about realism.

He cited Mo's latest novel, Frog, which was published in China in 2010, as an example of Mo's focus on realism. The book focuses on the influence of China's "one child" policy in the countryside.

Mo's works are among the best when it comes to Chinese contemporary literature, He said, adding the award is significant for the development of Chinese literature and will boost confidence in the country's cultural creativity. Enditem

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