25 years: 1978-2002, a quarter-century of great changes in mainland China, a folk observation

Author: Wang An
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Many things seemed unrelated at the time, but later they turned out to be causal links. Decades have passed, and the world and China have undergone significant changes. Concepts, rules, states, and trends are incomparable. But why has it developed into the way it is today instead of another form? There’s a story behind it, and there’s a truth to be uncovered. Wang An has been working in journalism for nearly 20 years. He has been reviewing the events in Chinese society, especially in economics, politics, and society, every year for more than a decade. This is the foundation of the book today. The references cited by the author are well-documented, making the book feel serious and credible, reflecting a grassroots perspective, or perhaps just one person’s opinion. The book is concise in its writing, densely packed with information, yet it leaves ample space for readers to think. The conclusions are left for readers to draw, without any coercion. As one of the witnesses to China’s reform, the renowned entrepreneur Liu Chuanzhi wrote a preface for the book, saying, "The author has made 25 years of serious interpretation light and easy, which is quite impressive."