Public information about Jiao Chong is limited, and the only known fact is that one work, The Secret of Time, is listed under classic works. From the available information, this work is the main window into his or her writing: its placement in the classic works category suggests a certain level of accomplishment and readability in subject matter and expression, sufficient to enter a more closely attended series of works. Because birth and death dates, nationality, education, and creative experience cannot be confirmed, this note makes no speculation about them and does not invent mentors or literary activities. On the current evidence, more material about Jiao Chong has yet to emerge. Readers may begin with The Secret of Time to appreciate its narrative interest and language style; should new works or commentary appear, the outline of this writing may become clearer.
