Zhang Xue of the Hubei Foreign Affairs Office described the book as a record of what the author saw, heard and thought during the dire moments of the crisis. It also shows the world how people in Hubei have made great sacrifices for China to overcome the pandemic and chronicles their contributions.

Lyu Hui, deputy editor-in-chief of The Contemporary World Press, said the original intent in publishing the book was to help people remember the history of the pandemic, to salute the residents of Wuhan and to carry forward the spirit that led to their success.

The English version of the book will play a positive role in telling China's story to the world, Lyu said.

Sun Siyan in Beijing contributed to this story.