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John Minford’s China Bookshelf
The veteran literary translator tells us how his collection began, why his library is called “Three Dog Hall,” and that New Zealand pine is the...
Endymion Wilkinson’s China Bookshelf
The sinologist and former diplomat walks us through his teak-wood bookshelves on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand, and recommends five books out of...
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...
