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"A marvellous window opening -- on to an enigmatic society." --The National Post
"A rich selection of China's people, places and anecdotes." --The Globe and Mail
"A valuable first-person account of life, death and politics in a still-mysterious and troubled Asian giant." --The Edmonton Journal
"A rich selection of China's people, places and anecdotes." --The Globe and Mail
"A valuable first-person account of life, death and politics in a still-mysterious and troubled Asian giant." --The Edmonton Journal
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Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Jan Wong looks back on her body of work as a foreign correspondent in China in the late '80s and early '90s. Despite the fact that China continues to transform itself, Wong discovers that nothing really changes, and what she wrote then about love, work and living still holds, as do the conflicts over who rules, who survives, and who gets the bigger slice of Peking Duck. With wry humour and behind-the-scenes detail, Wong incorporates a selection of her articles published in The Globe and Mail into a richly narrated journalistic adventure.
Jan Wong's first book, Red China Blues, was named one of Time magazine's top ten books of 1996 and remains banned in China.
Jan Wong's first book, Red China Blues, was named one of Time magazine's top ten books of 1996 and remains banned in China.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A good book about China in the eyes of a Canadian Chinese.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Jan Wong's China: Reports From A Not-So-Foreign Correspondent (Hardcover)
The book reflects the opinion of China and Chinese peoplein the eyes a Canadian reporter (although she has Chinese breed, she grows up in Canada and received the western education) The facts are mostly objective. As Chinese, I experienced and heard many ugly things similar to what happens in this book in China, although I did not have opportunities to complain there. In contrast to what the other reviewer says, the author does not hide the accomplishment in the current China in the book. Of course, she also indicates many social problems, which the Chinese government can not avoid. As a Chinese reader, I think the author overemphasize the democratic movements and homosexual phenomena, to which not much attention is paid by common Chinese people. But as a western reporter, it is totally understandable. Moreover, the report on Tibet is also unbiased in that the author acknowledge the contribution by Chinese government to improve the living standard there. Well, if the reader wants to read something that fits The other reviewer suggest people who want to know China better
3.0 out of 5 stars
OK Read for Information,
By spideranansie (Singapore - Manchester) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Jan Wong's China: Reports From A Not-So-Foreign Correspondent (Paperback)
Jan Wong's book on China is an interesting read about the transition in China in the 1990s and how economics and money talk matters more to the common population than ideology or politics. In the rapidly changing landscape of China, the Communist Party is losing its relevance and consequently, its hold over the people. In terms of content, Wong's book is an illuminating read, and delves into not-often-seen segments of Chinese society (homosexuals, prostitutes and village communities). However in terms of writing style, we are left with more to hope for. Some of the conclusions Wong draws appear illogical. In trying to portray the new callous Chinese society, she speaks of how they are unwilling to step forth and donate blood. However, in the same breath, she admits the ignorance of the Chinese population in relation to blood donation which is seen as something seriously detrimental to their health. In this respect, how could she have drawn the conclusion that they are selfish? You can't be selfish or callous if you're acting based on false information or lack of education can you? Coming from the Western perspective, she also gives the typical impression that Communism was disastrous and there was nothing good in it, when there was liberation of women, equality, a sense of community and basic securities. These were some of the virtues that Communist rule provided not only for China, but the other Communist countries like Russia. Communism wasn't fallacious as an ideology, it was just too much of an utopia for human beings, being materialistic, corrupt and selfish, to achieve. Entertaining read, but I look forward to reading more on China by someone who writes better and gives his/ her subject more credence and respect.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Info About Everyday China,
By A Customer
This review is from: Jan Wong's China: Reports From A Not-So-Foreign Correspondent (Hardcover)
Not as good as RCB, but intriguing none-the-less. As a foriegner living in China, one of the hardest thngs to do is blend in & really get to know Chinese people (Chinese like to put their best foot forward w/ foriegners). Jan Wong has the advantages of not only blending in, but also approaching China with a critical, Western mindset. This is a great anecdotal book, one that is very revealing about China's present, from someone who has been through significant parts of its past. If you want to know about modern day China, pick this up.
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