A murmuration of China experts discuss the situation across the Taiwan Strait, and a new edited collection on how to deter an invasion or blockade.

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.

To celebrate AAPI month, we partnered with Asia Society to round up five books that capture different facets of what it means to be Chinese-American.

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.

A few China titles we're excited to read in the year ahead — and deeper pickings to draw from in our comprehensive book listings project.

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.

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