Lin Qing, a master of literary criticism at Fudan University, wrote, "China is the creator, organizer and researcher of the world's Chinese literature mini-novels, among which Ling is the most famous".
In the book Principles and Creation of China's Minifiction, Professor Yao of Foshan University holds that "Ling is an internationally influential writer of Minifiction";
Professor Zhang Chunrong, a famous writer and critic in Taiwan Province Province, wrote in the book Theory and Creation of Extremely Short Stories published by Erya Publishing House in Taiwan Province Province: "Ling He is the representative of Chinese mainland's outstanding achievements in the creation of miniature novels ...";
Dr. Huang, the founding president of the World Chinese Minifiction Society and former president of the Singapore Writers Association, said: "Ling has made great efforts in the creation and theory of minifiction. In China and overseas, he has great influence ";
Professor harry j huang, a writer and translator at seneca College in Toronto, wrote: "Many of Ling's works can be appreciated not only by readers in China, but also by readers across ethnic groups, cultures and languages";
Professor Haruo Watanabe of Japanese National University said: "Ling Dingnian is a writer who plays a bridge role in China's short story circle." .