Transcending language and culture: Books on China

These four books capture China through the eyes of international authors, using images they have captured and experiences they have gathered in this country. In their stories, China shines with a unique brilliance through different perspectives, crossing the boundaries of language and culture.

My Home in China—55 Foreigners' China Stories

This book brings together the personal experiences of 55 international friends from over 20 countries and regions across five continents. The stories took place during their time studying, working, living, and traveling in China, each of which reflects the country's rapid development and unique charm. The book is published by Foreign Languages Press.

80,000 Li of China (William N. Brown's Travel in China)

Published by Foreign Languages Press, this book records the story of William N. Brown, the first foreigner in Fujian province to hold foreign permanent resident status, as he retraces his journey across China in 2019.

Drawing on what he saw, heard, and personally experienced along the way, Brown tells the stories of 20 ordinary individuals and the changes in their lives. From remote mountain villages to bustling cities, each of them strives in a different field. Still, their fates are all closely intertwined with China's development, and their stories form a vivid picture of the country amid changing times.

Madaro's View on China

The book captures the personal experiences and reflections of the author Adriano Madaro, who has visited China more than 200 times over the past four decades.

The 450,000-word volume offers a unique perspective on China's transformation across regions and eras through vivid interviews and first-hand observations. The Chinese edition is published by Foreign Languages Press.

China's Economy from the Perspective of a Russian Expert

Written by Russian author Alexei Maslov, this book explores the challenges and policy responses that have shaped China's economic trajectory in recent years.

Focusing on people-centered policies that drive sustainable growth, it examines China's fiscal and credit incentives, the vitality of special economic zones, and the rise of intelligent and online technologies.

The book offers readers a deeper understanding of China's key economic strategies and their remarkable outcomes. The Chinese edition is published by China Pictorial Press.