Overview of China (Concise Edition)

Overview of China (Concise Edition) is an all-media, digital textbook on China’s national conditions for learners at home and abroad, featuring the characteristics of the new era and introducing China from various perspectives, including politics, economy, culture, society and ecological civilization. The book covers a wide range of topics, including geography, politics, economy, history, culture, etc. The selection and presentation of materials focus more on the present and the future, especially the inclusion of the “Belt and Road” policy, new economic patterns, new development concepts, new development patterns, etc., which can help learners to understand the present China, as well as foster humanistic exchanges and cross-cultural comparisons. In terms of writing strategy, this book is more interesting and storytelling than the general edition, presenting the originally specialized and conceptualized elaborations in a more life-like way and in a relaxed and lively language. At the same time, the book includes learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, a warm-up video before each lesson, extensions and exercises at the end of the lesson, and  Pinyin for important words, which facilitates learners to consolidate what they have learned and carry out independent learning.