Journeying in China is a collection of anecdotes from foreigners working and living in China. Comprising contributors from the United States of America, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Kazakhstan, Venezuela, Japan, India and Sri Lanka among many other countries, they share their first impressions, experiences and observations of life in China from their daily interactions with ordinary Chinese, as well as their aspirations, hopes and dreams living in a foreign land. Through descriptions of unusual foods, cultural idiosyncrasies and quirks of people from different regions, these stories not only offer a fascinating look into the complex mosaic that make up modern China but also the reasons why the country has captured the hearts of many. Of topical interest is the dizzying pace of modernization, technological advancement and economic growth the country has witnessed in the last few decades, and the role of the Chinese government in these remarkable changes. Personal, thought-provoking, and sometimes poignant, the reader is bound to be captivated by these intimate accounts.
Section 1 Beautiful Encounters
1. Green Army Suit and Coke
2. The First Time that I Looked Down on Shanghai
3. Don’t Close Your Eyes
4. The Biggest Challenge During My First Year in China
5. Enjoying the Most Important Years in Beijing
6. Falling in Love with China at the Chengdu Panda Base
7. Making Wine in Ningxia
8. Being an Educational Ambassador in China
9. I Participated in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage in China
10. A Field Geologist on the Roof of the World
Section 2 The Warmth of the Harbor
11. Invitation to Visit Chongqing
12. Kapok in the City of Guangzhou
13. A Tale of Two Tibets
14. Yinchuan: My Boundless Love
15. My Tea Journey
16. Beijing: Beyond the Roast Duck
17. A German-Born American Begins to Love Nanjing Duck Blood Soup
18. I Love Biang Biang Noodles, I Love China
Section 3 The Splendid Culture
19. Building Bridges Between China and Algeria
20. My Education as a Comprehensivist and the Influence of Confucius
21. My Most Significant Impression About China: Modesty
22. I Visited Mulan’s Homeland!
23. My Indissoluble Bond With Nanjing
24. Beijing: My Dream City
Section 4 Extraordinary Achievements
25. Embracing Benevolence to Help the World
26. China’s Scientific Progress in the Eyes of an Astronomer
27. “One Belt One Road” Is an Admirable Initiative
28. Why I Stay in China
29. My Two Impressions of China
30. Make the World a Cleaner Place via Carbon Neutrality
31. China’s Impressive Advances in Science and Technology
32. I Witnessed China’s Nuclear Energy Evolution
33. Understanding China via History and the Fight Against the Pandemic
34. International Scientific and Technological Cooperation to Fight Covid-19
35. I Dedicated My Entire Youth to China’s Modernization
Section 5 Toward the Future
36. I Have a Chinese Dream
37. China: The Land of My Dreams
38. The Chinese Dream Will Be Realized
39. The Strong Cohesiveness and Organizational Strengths of the Chinese Government
40. Learning from China’s Developmental Path
41. Documenting the Dramatic Transformation of China
42. Understanding the New Silk Road
43. Memories of Henan
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Salma Ibrahim
Salma Ibrahim is Professor of Arabic Language and Literature at the College of Eastern Languages and Cultures, Sichuan International Studies University. She teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students and is active in promoting cultural and academic exchanges between Chongqing, China and Arabic-speaking countries. She serves as a member of the National Education Committee and the National General Committee for Academic Reform under the Syrian Ministry of Education. In 2017, she received the “International Educator in China Award.” She was granted the “Friendship Award” in 2021 by Chongqing municipal government. Professor Salma Ibrahim was also honored as one of the Top Ten Figures in Chongqing in 2019.
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Provides foreign perspectives of modern China including its economic, social, cultural and technological development.
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Comprises intimate firsthand accounts of stories from people of various nationalities and occupations including scientists, teachers, journalists, academics, businessmen and even an ambassador.
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Explores various aspects of Chinese cultural identity such as food and values, as well as prominent projects such as Belt and Road and nuclear energy.
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Provides foreign perspectives of modern China including its economic, social, cultural and technological development.
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Comprises intimate firsthand accounts of stories from people of various nationalities and occupations including scientists, teachers, journalists, academics, businessmen and even an ambassador.
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Explores various aspects of Chinese cultural identity such as food and values, as well as prominent projects such as Belt and Road and nuclear energy.