Ni Mingliang is an associate professor in the College of Chinese Studies, Beijing Language and Culture University, and a tutor of postgraduate students majoring in Curriculum and Teaching Methodology. Mr. Ni has published four academic books including A Course Book of Practical Business Chinese, been the chief editor of four textbooks including Practical Advanced Chinese Course and A Guide to HSK, participated in the compilation of two dictionaries, one of them being A Dictionary of Modern Chinese Usage, and published a number of academic papers.