Age of ambition
chasing fortune, truth, and faith in the new China
by Evan Osnos · first published 2014
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Why HN recommends it
Firsthand, well-reported account of modern China from inside the country, covering censorship, ambition, and society; recommended for readers wanting an understanding of China beyond headlines.
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The book I'd recommend most would be Age of Ambition for an understanding of China from the inside. How China Escaped the Poverty Trap has a lot of good bits on what the tin says but also how bureaucratic promotion and governance within China works. For…
on “China’s assault on Cathay Pacific” ↗Evan Osnos, who wrote the piece, lived in China for many years, speaks fluent Chinese, and wrote a great book ("Age of Ambition") about the country. Maybe his narrative is in line with others, but I don't think that he's just writing fluff pieces.
on “Born Red: Profile of Xi Jinping” ↗