My Life

By Li Na

Penguin
Ranked third in the world in women's tennis, Li Na has become a much-loved Chinese sports icon especially after her groundbreaking championship in the 2014 Australian Open. In this bibliography, Li tells her remarkable story of ups and downs with honesty and humor. Li grew up within the national sports system, living away from home and training six days a week. During these trying years, she struggled to believe in herself and had to overcome her deficit in confidence. Her outstanding feats in a sport she grew to love, while recovering from three knee surgeries and conquering her own demons, are nothing short of inspirational.

China's Reform: A Photographer's Personal Experiences

By Liu Weibing

Foreign Languages Press

Liu Weibing is a senior photographer at China's Xinhua News Agency and the official photographer for China's top leadership. His new book, which features more than 230 photos and 140,000 words, is an inspiring visual record of China's reform. It gives a true account of the epic changes that have taken place in China since the country launched the reform and opening-up policy over three decades ago. Liu also includes in the book selected interviews with 30 people, including a former Chinese Foreign Minister, a renowned writer, a successful entrepreneur, a village official and a TV host, whose personal experiences and feelings about China's progress enlighten the reader and paint a vivid picture of China's reform.

The Charm of Sudan

By Liu Yuanpei, Wu Fugui, Lin Fen, Wang Yan  

China Intercontinental Press

Written by outstanding Chinese Arabists, this book is an authoritative and accessible introduction to Sudan. The country is a unique republic influenced by Arabic, Islamic and African cultures, yet remains unfamiliar to most Chinese people. The book offers a concise introduction to all aspects of the country through text, travel notes and hundreds of photos. It covers essential topics concerning Sudan's diplomacy, economy, culture, religion and educational system to offer Chinese readers a comprehensive picture of the country's history and its development in recent decades.