Books of the month: September 2023

What Has the Belt and Road Initiative Brought to the World

Published by Foreign Languages Press, "What Has the Belt and Road Initiative Brought to the World" is written by experts from the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This book provides a comprehensive overview of the BRI's achievements in terms of global governance, development, security, and connectivity. It answers questions from the international community regarding the motivations behind the BRI proposal, as well as its impact and prospects.

China: Whole-Process People's Democracy (English Edition)

"China: Whole-Process People's Democracy" is published by Foreign Languages Press. This book is an excellent introduction to China's whole-process people's democracy, using a combination of case studies and theoretical analysis.

The book selects 38 cases of democratic practices from different regions of China, providing detailed commentaries and in-depth analysis to help the international community to better understand the whole-process people's democracy in China.

A History of Sugar

"A History of Sugar" is written by late Chinese historian Ji Xianlin and compiled by his student Ge Weijun.

Ji delves into the rich and fascinating history of cultural exchange between China and the rest of the world through the lens of sugar, a seemingly insignificant but influential commodity.

Dunhuang: The Biography

Published by the New Star Press, "Dunhuang: The Biography" reveals the history and significance of Dunhuang, an ancient city in northwest China that was a hub of trade and culture. The book offers a fresh perspective on how Dunhuang interacted with the rest of world.

The book also chronicles the historical changes of Dunhuang and the remarkable achievements in preserving and studying its cultural heritage since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949.

The Language of Flowers of Four Seasons

Published by China Pictorial Press, "The Language of Flowers of Four Seasons" is translated from Japanese, presenting fascinating stories of 105 varieties of plants.

The book features exquisite design, vivid illustrations and beautiful writing.

Chinese Role Models

Published by Dolphin Books, the English version of the book series "Chinese Role Models" for children aged above eight features six inspiring stories of Chinese role models from different fields and backgrounds.

The stories show how they embody the traditional Chinese virtues of hard work, dedication, and excellence in their pursuits.

Nine Classes for Reading Classics (Volume I)

Published by Dolphin Books, the book series "Nine Classes for Reading Classics" is a collection of books introducing Chinese classics to primary and secondary school students.

Its first volume includes eight masterpieces of Chinese literature, such as "Outlaws of the Marsh" and "A Dream of Red Mansions." With mind maps on relationships between characters and development of plots, the book series delves into the main themes and messages of each work, and helps enrich readers' literary knowledge and appreciation. The series is written by more than 160 renowned teachers from across China.