Non-white or black -- The Go life of Nie Weiping

Author: Chengzhi
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: "Non-White or Black—The Go Life of Nie Weiping" is the author's another masterpiece, combining popular literature with pure literature to vividly depict the legendary and winding life of the Go Saint Nie Weiping and his glorious achievements in the China-Japan Go Tournaments. It reveals the beautiful heart of this Go superstar in striving to revitalize the Chinese Go cause. The simple, clear, and vivid writing narrates the life of the "Nie Wind," which was both fortunate and tragic, as well as glorious and regrettable, in the China-Japan Go arena! It is highly readable and enjoyable. Nie Weiping is another representative and outstanding Go player of China after famous players like Guo Tisheng and Chen Zude. Building on the foundation laid by the older generation of Go players, he further revitalized Chinese Go and made outstanding contributions, establishing a new milestone in the history of Chinese Go development. In the China-Japan Go Tournaments, he served as the Chinese team leader, turning the tide and standing as a steadfast pillar, consecutively defeating top-tier Japanese Go players, achieving a remarkable 11-game winning streak. At that time, the Japanese Go world, which was known as the Go Kingdom, hailed him as the "World ." The audience at home and abroad praised him as the "Chinese National Hero" and the "Chinese Iron Gate." The Chinese Go Association conducted research and decided to award him the title of "Go Saint," issuing a Go Saint certificate. The State General Administration of Sport approved this decision. This was unprecedented.