The New York Times journalist tells us how his father followed Mao's star in the 1950s — and how the frontiers he reported on in the 2000s were a world apart.

From dissidents to drop-outs, why are some Chinese seeking a rural escape hatch from the promises of the modern urban state? An Asia Society book event finds out.

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Our round-up of recommended titles (and one anti-recommendation) from the past year, selected by our editors and various guests.

From its earliest imperial history, China's bureaucratic system and civil service exams have ensured homogeneity and control. But at what price?

Three generations of China writers discussed how the nation, and the way outsiders observe it, has changed from the 1960s to today.

Our dynamic, regularly updated lists of all upcoming and recent China books, as well as bestsellers and editors' picks from the pack.

Introducing a new hub for intelligent commentary on all things China and bookish, publishing reviews, essays, lists and more.