China Wakes

Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, Beijing correspondents for The New York Times, offer an intimate look at China as it awakens on the global stage. They combine groundbreaking reportage with personal experiences, exploring the nation's potential for greatness alongside its capacity for cruelty. The authors grapple with their optimism for China's future while confronting the heartbreaking realities they witness, including economic shifts, political brutality, and the hidden lives of its people.