The Christian Science Monitor
Why has China lagged behind the West in terms of wealth and power? Chinese leaders, writers, and activists offer their explanations.
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The Economist
Will "the abused child must necessarily become an abuser itself" or will "China will learn to be at peace with itself and the world"?
KQED Radio
Orville Schell and John Delury discuss how China rapidly climbed the global economic ladder.
Fareed Zakaria GPS
There are lots of China history books these days, but this one is really well done. It tells the story with lots of interesting historical characters and deep insights...Really worth reading.
华尔街日报
这部书提出了一个重要观点，建议“中国应该重写近代史”...近代中国历史叙事模式的改写是一个艰巨工程，既需要执政者的胆略智慧.
Inter Press Service
In their new book, authors Orville Schell and John Delury weave together the history of modern China through the perspectives of China’s most influential leaders.