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How is China organized politically? What are the issues that young people face in todays China? What is China doing about its problem with pollution? Is the Chinese internet like our internet? Whats Chinas role in the world today? And how much do you know about Chinas great woman emperor or the Chinese explorer whose voyages may have inspired the legend of Sinbad the Sailor? What are the major Chinese holidays, their superstitions regarding numbers, and the true nature of the Chinese written language?
In nearly 60 brief essays, long-time China expert Larry Herzberg tackles important facts and myths about China, its history, people, and culture, as well as its contemporary society. Anyone dipping into this book will emerge that much smarter about China, whether visiting, conducting business, studying the language, or simply being fascinated by one of the worlds greatest and most influential civilizations.