“The longer I live in China, the less I understand it.” I’ve heard expats say some version of this on several occasions and felt this way myself at times. While there is no substitute for living in and traveling around China for yourself, it’s essential to know which books and writers to read if you want to fully understand the history, culture, and politics of this enigmatic country. Below are seven books, geared towards the Western reader, that will hopefully challenge and deepen your understanding of the Middle Kingdom.
Nixon and Mao: The Week That Changed The World, Margaret MacMillan
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