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Books About China

HISTORY

ON CHINA

by Henry A. Kissinger

Sage words and critical perspective lent by a significant participant in historical events. Full review >

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BUSINESS

AS CHINA GOES, SO GOES THE WORLD

by Karl Gerth

Nuanced, balanced and accessible—essential reading for anyone trying to make sense of China today. Full review >

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BUSINESS

CHINA, INC.

by Ted C. Fishman

A thought-provoking and accessible forecast of strange times to come. Full review >

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HISTORY

WHAT DOES CHINA THINK?

by Mark Leonard

Useful reading for students of contemporary politics and international affairs. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

BIG IN CHINA

by Alan Paul

In his debut memoir, Guitar World senior writer Paul recounts the bizarre chain of events that allowed him to achieve his... Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

TIDE PLAYERS

by Jianying Zha

An engaging, comprehensible cross-section of the personalities and cultural concerns rising with China’s ascent. Full review >

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HISTORY

POSTCARDS FROM TOMORROW SQUARE

by James Fallows

Neither alarmist nor apologist, one of the clearest and most enjoyable accounts of China currently available. Full review >

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NONFICTION

COUNTRY DRIVING

by Peter Hessler

The human side of China’s great transformation, told with humor, affection and great insight. Full review >

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BUSINESS

RIVALS

by Bill Emmott

Brightly written, in Economist tradition, and of much interest to fiscal wonks, geopoliticians and investors. Full review >

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