Pang Bei Author

Pang Bei, born 1966 in Tsingtao, is chairman of the Writers Association of Guangzhou and a retired Chinese military staff officer. His novels include The Unicorn, Wu River Variations and the Mao Dun Literature Prize-shortlisted Midnight Banquet. He has written for the stage, including dramas Life After Life and Sound of the Sword, and for film, including a screenplay credit for Lord of Shanghai. James Trapp has published China-related books on language, astrology, science and technology. As well as new versions of the Art of War and Daodejing, his translations include Shadow of the Hunter and Longevity Park. Much of his work revolves around integrating the study of Chinese language and culture, and breaking down barriers of cultural misunderstanding that still persist.