![]() Read this book and you’ll understand why. In fact, the entire service is known as the " 复兴号 (fù xīng hào) – rejuvenation line". On China’s newest high speed rail line from Shanghai to Beijing, the characters 复兴 (fù xīng) – rejuvenation are printed all over the train. " Wealth and Power" - by Orville Schell and John Delury That’s why to help you get started, I’m introducing my five favorite books about Chinese history.ġ. But, over just the past 150 years, China has seen the fall of an ancient imperial dynasty, several major revolutions, and grinding poverty followed by globally unmatched development. Taking an interest in China’s long and fascinating 历史 (lì shǐ) – history is a great way to bond with Chinese friends, colleagues, and family. ![]() ![]() ![]() He was so excited at a foreigner’s interest in the history of his country that he launched into an animated conversation about all the other amazing historical sights of China. Last week, while driving through the humid, bustling streets of central Shanghai, a taxi driver pointed out the site of the first meeting of China’s communist party. ![]()
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