China Briefing, 1985 offers a comprehensive review of the political, social, economic, educational, and international dynamics of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1984, viewed from a long-term perspective. With contributions from a number of leading experts on China, this volume reviews important events such as the student demonstrations in the spring and summer of 1984 and their impact …
“Mao Zedong on Diplomacy” is a comprehensive collection of Mao Zedong’s major statements, conversations, and instructions concerning China’s foreign policy from the early years of the People’s Republic through the 1970s. Compiled and translated from official Chinese-language sources, the volume provides insight into Mao’s strategic thinking, diplomatic philosophy, and interactions w…
This volume presents a collection of classic short stories by Lu Xun (Lu Hsun), one of the most influential writers in modern Chinese literature. Written during the early 20th century, Lu Xun’s stories explore the social hardships, moral struggles, and cultural transformations experienced by the Chinese people during a period of national upheaval. Through incisive satire, vivid characterizati…
Wind in the Tower completes Han Suyin's monumental biography of Mao Tsetung; it is the culmination of the only history of the Chinese Revolution complete with the life story of that revolution's architect. The first volume, The Morning Deluge, followed Mao's career through World War Il and the struggle against Chiang Kai-shek's Kuomintang forces. The present volume covers the building stage of…
This influential historical study examines a century of rebellion, social unrest, and revolutionary activity in North China from 1845 to 1945. Elizabeth J. Perry analyzes the roots of social conflicts, the organization of rebel groups, the role of peasants and local elites, and the political and economic pressures that shaped revolutionary movements. Drawing on extensive archival research and f…
This book analyzes the political direction and transformation of China following the leadership of Deng Xiaoping. Edited by Umar Suryadi Bakry, the volume examines China’s economic reforms, political restructuring, and social changes during the transitional period after Deng’s era. It provides insights into China’s domestic and foreign policies, the challenges of modernization, and the na…
This scholarly volume, edited by Chun-shu Chang, examines major themes in premodern Chinese history from prehistoric times through the late imperial era. Through contributions from leading historians and sinologists, the book explores key developments in Chinese civilization including the formation of political institutions, philosophical traditions, social structures, interstate relations, and…
Red China Today by Edgar Snow is an in-depth journalistic report on the development of the People's Republic of China during the early years of Mao Zedong's leadership. Continuing his monumental work Red Star Over China, Snow returned to China to review the political, social, and economic changes that occurred after the revolution was successfully established. This book captures the major trans…
Portrait of a People by John Fraser is an in-depth report on the life of the Chinese people at the end of the 20th century, written based on the author's direct experience as a foreign correspondent living and working in China. Fraser describes the social, cultural, and political realities of China through keen observation and interviews with various segments of society, from government officia…
On Building a Human Community with a Shared Future is a collection of translations of 85 articles and speeches by Xi Jinping since 2012, designed to offer a deep understanding of his vision and thoughts on the future of humanity. The book emphasizes the concept of humanity as a single community with a common home—the Earth—and emphasizes universal values such as peace, development, ju…