Zhang Ping (1953- ) is an author from Shanxi Province. He has served in numerous official posts such as vice chairman of the China Writers Association alongside his writing career. His works include the novels Skynet, The Murderer and National Cadre, the short story collection Memorial for a Wife and the documentary novel Orphan’s Tears. The Choice won the Fifth Mao Dun Literature Prize in 2000. James Trapp has had a long career promoting Chinese language and culture in UK schools. As well as new versions of the Art of War and Daodejing, his translations include Shadow of the Hunter, Longevity Park and Old Kiln. Much of his work revolves around integrating the study of Chinese language and culture, and breaking down barriers of cultural misunderstanding that still persist.