The Complete Beginner's Guide to China: Inside the Rise of a Global Superpower

China is a nation like no other.

Once a constellation of fractured states, today it reigns supreme as the greatest power in the Eastern Hemisphere. From the Great Wall and the Forbidden City to the Belt and Road Initiative and the unrelenting rollout of the electric vehicle industry, the scale and grandeur of China’s enterprises have always staggered the Western world. From its ancient origins to the birth of the People’s Republic, the rise of Xi Jinping and the race to dominate the world of tomorrow, China is an endlessly intriguing place, one whose past continues to shape its future. Take a journey into the history of this awe-inspiring and multifaceted nation and discover some of the people, events and beliefs that have shaped the Land of the Dragon.

Charlie Ginger is an experienced non-fiction writer and editor. An expert on East Asia, he has brought together an abundance of captivating material to deliver this comprehensive analysis of China, its history, culture and traditions.