Xiao Wu
The modern reception of the film in Hong Kong and Taiwan is positive. At the 24th Hong Kong Film Awards various Asian film critics, film makers and actors voted for the top Chinese films from Hong Kong, Taiwan and China. "A Chinese Ghost Story" was listed at 50th place on the list. In 2011, the Tapei Golden Horse Film Festival had 122 industry professionals take part in the survey. The voters included film scholars, festival programmers, film directors, actors and producers to vote for the 100 Greatest Chinese-Language Films. "A Chinese Ghost Story" tied with Jia Zhangke's "Xiao Wu" (1997) and Zhang Yimou's "The Story of Qiu Ju" (1992) for 35th place on the list.