The Authorized Biography of Dr. Zhong Nanshan
A tribute to the man who saved millions of lives
The most influential Chinese physician of our time

Zhong Nanshan is a Chinese pulmonologist. He was president of the Chinese Medical Association from 2005 to 2009 and is currently the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Thoracic Disease. He received the Medal of the Republic – the highest honor in China.

Zhong earned international fame for managing the SARS outbreak. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was a leading advisor in addressing the crisis, suggesting evidence-based control measures to contain the disease and sharing the successful treatment plan with the international community. He was named by Time as one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2020.

This book is the authorized official biography of Dr. Zhong Nanshan, detailing his family, education, love, career, and challenges.

About the Author
Ye Yi is a famous Chinese writer, poet, and journalist who has published widely in People’s Daily, People’s Literature, and China National Radio. She has followed and reported on Dr. Zhong Nanshan for more than ten years, and is his only authorized biographer in China. She has published ten books, including Biography of Zhong Nanshan and Interviews with Zhong Nanshan. She also served as the chief writer of Zhong Nanshan – a documentary by Guangdong T.V. She is currently a director of the China Popular Science Writers Association.