Thinking of China

Author: Liu Defu
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Publish Date: 2000-12-01
Features: This book is the result of a comprehensive and in-depth reflection and exploration by the renowned young scholar Liu Defu on major issues in Chinese history, culture, politics, and economics since he began pursuing his PhD in the late 1990s. It includes the original materials for the well-known article, "The Splendor of the Setting Sun," which became a significant political phenomenon in 2000, as well as the origins of many little-known theoretical viewpoints that have had a profound social impact. Due to the author's extraordinary experiences and profound understanding of both Chinese and Western cultures, this work exudes grandeur and diversity. The book blends a light and engaging tone in discussing historical issues with a weighty and serious approach to contemporary topics. It features incisive analyses of classic literature and sharp insights into social realities. Although composed of 101 articles, reading it feels like traversing the realm of Marxist theory with meticulous logical reasoning, making it a valuable read for all readers who are concerned with politics, reality, and theory.