Foreign Scholars Look at China

Author: Wang Zhenping
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book contains articles about China written by foreign teachers and students, offering fresh perspectives, vivid narratives, humorous touches, and accessible language. It is an invaluable reference for foreigners seeking to understand China and for Chinese people looking to understand foreigners. The book collects 20 English articles written by foreign teachers and students in Beijing. Some of these articles were specially commissioned, while many others were previously published in newspapers or magazines, with most dating back to the past decade. There are also articles like the one by Ms. Beverly Hong Fincher, written in 1972 during the period of normalization of diplomatic relations between China and the U.S., which was published or reprinted in major U.S. newspapers such as The Washington Post. Outsiders often only see fragments and small environments when observing China. However, through these writings, you can see their admiration for Chinese history and culture, as well as their genuine feelings for China and its people. From the perspective of foreign teachers and students, their experiences should differ from those of ordinary tourists or businesspeople. Their lives in China are closer to those of ordinary citizens, and they have had enough time to reflect, making it easier for them to reveal the true essence of the place. To meet the needs of some readers, this book provides reference translations, author bios, and photos of the authors with China, helping readers understand the content better and bridging the gap between readers and authors. Today, as people excitedly step into the 21st century, if readers can gain insights into the significance of human communication and understanding beyond reading English through this book, it will be a great comfort to the editors. This book, with its fresh perspectives, vivid narratives, humorous touches, and accessible language, is an invaluable reference for foreigners seeking to understand China and for Chinese people looking to understand foreigners.