Winston Lord’s China Bookshelf
The diplomat reflects on books that have guided his thinking ever since he flew to Beijing for a secret meeting that would spark the U.S.-China...
Jane Perlez’s China Bookshelf
The veteran journalist walks us through five titles from her shelf, from past China correspondents to new novels — and an anti-imperialist board game from...
Jianying Zha’s China Bookshelf
The writer and cultural commentator picks five titles from her shelf, from Henry Kissinger’s transcripts to a Cultural Revolution memoir — and tells us what...
Barbara Demick’s China Bookshelf
The award-winning journalist and author recommends five titles, from Tibetan memoirs to environmental histories — and offers a life hack for New Yorkers with limited...
Orville Schell’s China Bookshelf
The veteran sinophile tells us about five books that shaped his relationship with China since the 1950s — and why ladders are an invaluable but...