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CHAPTER 1
Historical and Mythological Figures Who Still Matter Today
Highlights of Chinese History
Here Comes the West: The Opium Wars
Civil War and the Rise of the Communists
The Chinese Language
Mandarin or Cantonese?
China’s Many Religious and Philosophical Traditions
Chinese Buddhism and Other Beliefs
Famous Historical and Cultural Sites in China
CHAPTER 2
Traditional Chinese Arts
A Long Tradition of Chinese Silk
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
China’s Martial Arts Traditions
Chinese Literature and Legends
To the Chinese, Food is Heaven
Regional Chinese Cuisines
What is Real Chinese Food?
CHAPTER 3
Building a Harmonious Society
Communicating Chinese Style
A Sea of Humanity
The Communist Party of China
Confucian Values and Family Life
Women and Children in China
China’s Millennial Generation
Internet and Cell Phone Culture
CHAPTER 4
Rise of the Chinese Middle Class
Doing Business in China
Working in a Chinese Office
China’s Education Boom
Architecture and Infrastructure
Being a Foreigner in China
Studying and Living in China
CHAPTER 5
Sports and Leisure Activities
Celebrating Chinese Style
China’s Newfound Love of Travel
The Evolution of Chinese Music
Modern Chinese Art and Artists
Chinese Books, Magazines and Comics
Chinese Cinema in China
Famous Actors and Actresses
Chinese Films You Should Watch
Television in China
CHAPTER 6
What to See in Beijing
What to See in Shanghai
What to See Outside Beijing and Shanghai
Main Sites in Other Parts of China
Off the Beaten Track in China
My Favorite Places in China
Getting Around in China
Visiting Taiwan
Visiting Hong Kong
