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.