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I look forward to the publication of my book “The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and China’s Vision of International Relations” on 26 May 🎉

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THE SHANGHAI COOPERATION ORGANIZATION AND CHINA'S VISION OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

How the SCO was conceived, how it operates, and what it shows about China's view of the global order.

May 2025
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THE SHANGHAI COOPERATION ORGANIZATION AND CHINA'S VISION OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

How the SCO was conceived, how it operates, and what it shows about China's view of the global order.

May 2025
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CHINA'S EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS

New insights on how Beijing made Switzerland a hub of its political, economic, intelligence and cultural networks in Europe during the Cold War era.

February 2025
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CHINA'S EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS

New insights on how Beijing made Switzerland a hub of its political, economic, intelligence and cultural networks in Europe during the Cold War era.

February 2025
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DAUGHTERS OF THE BAMBOO GROVE

The story of twins split between China and the US — and how they were reunited. Explores the one-child policy, the ethics of international adoption, and our assumptions about lives in East and West.

June 2025
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It's his brother (for real!)

Oops did not tag the author of this book about Chinese football! By Ilker Gündoğan
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THE POLITICS OF FOOTBALL IN CHINA

On how football reflects China's broader social, economic and political complexities. From the role of foreign stars to controversial talent-nurturing programs and the mixed fortunes of the national squad.

January 2025
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THE POLITICS OF FOOTBALL IN CHINA

On how football reflects China's broader social, economic and political complexities. From the role of foreign stars to controversial talent-nurturing programs and the mixed fortunes of the national squad.

January 2025
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DISCOVERED BUT FORGOTTEN

On China’s early connections with the Maldives, offering new views of maritime exploration and Indian Ocean history. A colorful world of intriguing commodities, port marriages, and long voyages.

December 2024
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DISCOVERED BUT FORGOTTEN

On China’s early connections with the Maldives, offering new views of maritime exploration and Indian Ocean history. A colorful world of intriguing commodities, port marriages, and long voyages.

December 2024
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ETHNIC MINORITY CINEMA IN CHINA'S NATION-STATE BUILDING

On cinema's role in fostering ideas of a multiethnic nation, from the 1920s onwards. Glossy, superficial depictions of non-Han peoples have deeply penetrated the Chinese psyche.

✅️ FREE ONLINE

February 2025
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ETHNIC MINORITY CINEMA IN CHINA'S NATION-STATE BUILDING

On cinema's role in fostering ideas of a multiethnic nation, from the 1920s onwards. Glossy, superficial depictions of non-Han peoples have deeply penetrated the Chinese psyche.

✅️ FREE ONLINE

February 2025
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CONQUERING THE NORTH

Travelling sacred mountains and forgotten trade routes, John Man explores the uneasy histories and fragile political relations between China and its neighbors to the north — especially Mongolia.

May 2025
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SHOULD THE WORLD FEAR CHINA?

From one of China's most globally prominent commentators on international affairs — an insider's look at what drives Beijing's foreign policy and how it sees the future.

March 2025
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SHOULD THE WORLD FEAR CHINA?

From one of China's most globally prominent commentators on international affairs — an insider's look at what drives Beijing's foreign policy and how it sees the future.

March 2025
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LET ONLY RED FLOWERS BLOOM

An investigation into the battle over identity in China, telling nearly two dozen stories of resistance to government definitions of what is "Chinese".

March 2025
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LET ONLY RED FLOWERS BLOOM

An investigation into the battle over identity in China, telling nearly two dozen stories of resistance to government definitions of what is "Chinese".

March 2025
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ASIA AFTER EUROPE

Not a China book, but its narrative — Asia's rise as a global locus of power and identity — is highly relevant. "Makes more complete our understanding of the long and radical meeting of East and West."

February 2024
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ASIA AFTER EUROPE

Not a China book, but its narrative — Asia's rise as a global locus of power and identity — is highly relevant. "Makes more complete our understanding of the long and radical meeting of East and West."

February 2024
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THE ADOPTION PLAN

In WWII and the early Cold War, new global humanitarian ideas coalesced around the cause of saving children in China. How did they become archetypal victims who ignited a new global humanitarian imagination?

March 2025
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THE ADOPTION PLAN

In WWII and the early Cold War, new global humanitarian ideas coalesced around the cause of saving children in China. How did they become archetypal victims who ignited a new global humanitarian imagination?

March 2025
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This is a great new initiative from the folks at China Books Review and I look forward to seeing the shortlist for the 2025 prize!

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NEW STORY OF THE STONE

Considered one of China’s first works of science fiction. A protagonist from a classic novel is first thrown forward more than a hundred years to the late Qing, then later to a high-tech Confucian utopia.

June 2025
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NEW STORY OF THE STONE

Considered one of China’s first works of science fiction. A protagonist from a classic novel is first thrown forward more than a hundred years to the late Qing, then later to a high-tech Confucian utopia.

June 2025
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TAIWAN AND THE DANGER OF A SINO-AMERICAN WAR

Challenges prevailing narrative on what drives tensions over Taiwan, and argues that the US will ultimately not intervene militarily to defend the island.

⚠️FREE ONLINE TO JAN 7

January 2025
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TAIWAN AND THE DANGER OF A SINO-AMERICAN WAR

Challenges prevailing narrative on what drives tensions over Taiwan, and argues that the US will ultimately not intervene militarily to defend the island.

⚠️FREE ONLINE TO JAN 7

January 2025
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THE ANACONDA IN THE CHANDELIER

Essays by Perry Link, one of the western world's most distinguished Sinologists. His primary focus is understanding the thoughts, feelings and values of the Chinese people.

February 2025
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