The best books on understanding modern China

By George Magnus February 7, 2022 In China No tags 0

February 2022

This best books website asked me to submit my pick of the 5 best books to understand modern China. We are truly spoiled for choice, but for various reasons cited, these are the 5 I chose. Read on …..https://shepherd.com/best-books/on-understanding-modern-china

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