BEIJING, Aug. 23 -- A variety of books have been published to mark the 120th birth anniversary of late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping.

These publications include Deng's collected works from 1925 to 1949 and his life stories.

Featuring rich content and diverse themes, the books demonstrate Deng's commitment to the noble ideals of communism and socialism with Chinese characteristics, his love for the people, and his adherence to the theoretical principle of seeking truth from facts.

These books will further inspire efforts to learn from Deng's historical achievements and revolutionary demeanor, and to strive to build China into a strong country and rejuvenate the Chinese nation on all fronts by pursuing Chinese modernization.