'Yu Jihuia, former university professor, taught English for more than twenty years in China. Born in Qingdao, Shandong province, he travelled extensively with his family when he was young. In 2001, he migrated to Australia, and he now lives in Melbourne.' (Source: http://bookloverbookreviews.com/2013/05/book-review-the-gunners-of-shenyang-a-memoir-by-yu-jihui.html)