Described by pundits as "the most important history of Chinese cars in the industry" by authoritative figures, the English edition of Li Anding's "Car Chronicle" ISCODING CHINA'S CAR INDUSTRY: 40 YEARS was published by the World Scientific Publishing Company and gradually distributed to the world in December 2021.
In 2011, "Car Records - 30 Years of Experiencing Chinese Cars" was published by Sanlian Bookstore, which became a bestseller with rigorous historical logic and fresh and smooth writing, and was printed three times in a row.
At the "Beijing International Book Fair" in August 2018, Sanlian Bookstore and Singapore World Science and Technology Publishing House discussed cooperation projects, and during the talks, foreign parties showed strong interest in the book "Car".
In September of the same year, Sanlian Bookstore granted the publishing rights of the English version of the book on paper and the e-book to the World Science and Technology Press.
At the beginning of 2019, the English version of "Cheji" was officially approved under the "China Book External Promotion Plan" project of the Central Propaganda Department, and received national translation funding.
In April 2019, Triptych Books invited translators Chris R. Lanzit and Grace Ford to begin translating the book. Both translators are certified by the Australian National Translators and Interpreting Certification Body.
In May, the author Li Anding specially revised the Chinese manuscript of the book for the English version, supplementing some of the contents and pictures, so that the content of the whole book covers the 40 years since the reform and opening up, and wrote the preface to the English version.
In October 2020, two translators submitted translations. Sanlian Bookstore invited two domestic review experts to review the manuscript of the whole book, and the translator revised the translation according to the expert review opinions.
In August 2021, the manuscript was finalized after three reviews and three proofs by the World Science and Technology Press. DECODING CHINA'S CAR INDUSTRY: 40 YEARS was published in December. The book is 375 pages. The binding design is exquisite.
In particular, it should be mentioned that the book has been highly praised and recommended by authoritative figures at home and abroad in the process of publication.
On the back cover of the book, Chen Qingtai, deputy director of the Economic Development Research Center of the State Council of China, wrote: After reading "Car Records", it is very vivid, very real, and very kind. The author is a very thoughtful media person and auto man, who has been focusing on tracking, observing, and studying the expert-level accounts of the automotive industry for decades, and few can do it today. This is a major project of great historical value and a major contribution to the development of China's industry, especially the development of the automobile industry.
Professor Heizmann, a former member of the board of directors of Volkswagen and CEO of Volkswagen China, wrote in the letter of recommendation: I have worked in China for 25 years and have a deep relationship with the author. His extensive and in-depth knowledge of the industry and his sincere and frank demeanor left a deep impression on me. Only a person like him who has continuously participated in the development of Chinese automobiles for 40 years can write such a deep history. As the German poet Heine said, the most beautiful creation of mankind in this world is the book. In view of this, I sincerely hope that this book can let more overseas readers understand the wonderful history of Chinese cars.
Fu Yuwu, honorary president of the Society of Automotive Engineers of China, wrote: This book has made a detailed account and rational analysis of the pains and pains of Chinese cars from scratch and every important node, and is the most valuable history of Chinese cars. The English version of this book will provide an important reference for international counterparts to directly understand the development trajectory of China's automotive industry.