Why and How the CPC Works in China

By Xie Chuntao

New World Press

As China has developed rapidly in recent years, topics such as "China model," "China's road" and "China's experience" are garnering attention at the international level. This book puts forward a new way of introducing China and the Communist Party of China (CPC) to the world. In an easy-to-read narrative, Professor Xie Chuntao at the Party School of the CPC Central Committee and the co-authors of the book raise and discuss 13 questions about the CPC's history and its manner of governing the country.

Rationale, Strategies and Significance

By Zhiqun Zhu

Ashgate Publishing Limited

Why has China practiced multi-directional and multi-layered diplomacy since the early 1990s? How has it implemented the new diplomacy? What is the impact on China itself and the international political economy? This book offers a panoramic survey of the motivations behind and strategies of China's new diplomacy in different parts of the world and analyzes the mixed international responses to China's growing global clout. One chapter specifically deals with China's diplomatic activities in Africa, with focus on how China has expanded trade and investments, promoted bilateral exchanges, enhanced cultural connections and so on. While acknowledging that China's new diplomacy can achieve win-win situation for China and African countries, the chapter also discusses challenges facing China such as discontent among some Africans for being unable to benefit from China's investment and the safety of Chinese businesspeople and workers in Africa.

Hello, I'm Panda

By Tan Kai

Sichuan Children's Publishing House

If a panda could talk, what would she say? Readers might get the answer from Tan Kai's new book. Tan, now 70 years old, has become known as the Panda Writer for his numerous fiction and nonfiction works that focus on the animal. He has spent over 30 years tracking down panda footprints with experts and research teams, covering all reserves in Sichuan Province. This new book features a panda's firstperson narrative and offers insight into the emotional life of the world's beloved bear.