There is an important career boost for China's Sui Feifei, who signed with the WNBA's Sacramento Monarchs on Tuesday.

As the second Chinese woman basketball player to join the WNBA, Sui is ready for the step up to the big leagues.

Sui will leave for America in April and join the Sacramento Monarchs at training camp, ahead of the season start in May.

She said:" It's a little bit complicated. I have so many people to thank including my parents, my team, my teammates and the officials of China Basketball Association. They have been supporting me for a long time. Ever since I have been playing basketball, I always felt the pressure and I know how to change it into motivation. In the new environment, I will try my best to adjust and learn how to deal with the pressure again. "

(CRI February 4, 2005)