Look inwards, look outwards

Author: Shi Yuwen, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: The articles collected in this book both praise China since the reform and opening-up and kindly criticize the long-standing habits of the Chinese people; they introduce progress in foreign countries while also exposing their negative aspects. In short, whether looking inward or outward, up and down, these insights will inspire our social progress, which is also the purpose of editing this book. We sincerely hope readers will enjoy this book.
The development of science and technology has turned our planet, which we rely on for survival, into a small village. The continuous deepening of international exchanges has made more and more people recognize the world. Upon opening our eyes, we discover that foreign things are not necessarily bad, and traditional Chinese culture is not necessarily good. In short, civilization requires comparison, culture requires exchange, and humanity requires mutual observation and learning from each other to progress.
The book before you, Looking Inward and Outward, objectively presents the world and boldly examines the Chinese people. Dear readers, do you want to understand your shortcomings? Do you want to listen to others' advice? Do you want to clearly recognize the world? Do you want to learn from others and improve yourself? Do you want to be a progressive person in life? Please turn the pages of this book—you are sure to gain something valuable.