This book offers a captivating glimpse into modern China's economic and cultural transformation through the stories of four people. It's a must-read for those interested in the country's rapid globalization, social change, and the perpetual tension between freedom and prosperity. The author's nuanced perspective makes this read a standout.

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This book explores the new economic face of China and what its emerging capitalism means for the country's citizens. Philippe Massonnet, writing in fast-paced, gripping prose, tells the story of four different Chinese citizens. Their daily adventures whirl us into the eddies of a society where everything is changing and where the pursuit of political freedom has been superseded by the desire to get rich quick.

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