The Chinese National Textbook Committee has announced its 999 National Textbook Award，two hundred of which are basic education including 3 special awards, 40 first prize and 157 second prize. Pro Hou and his team were awarded for their excellent work on The History Textbooks（for students grade 7 to 9, 6 volumes）In the leadership of Pro. Hou, the textbook of world history which was compiled by colleges of IEC have been published for years and gained reputation in middle schools around China. National Textbook Construction Award is the first permanent specialized and top award for textbooks from primary school to university.

Prof. Hou Jianxin was the first convener of experts in history curriculum standard of Ministry of education. The fruits of hard work for lasting several years by Pro. Hou and the team, on which was based the National Curriculum Standard.