This is China II” is based on the documentary ‘This is China (Season 2)’ of the same name, which is a key project of the ‘Record China’ dissemination project of the Central Propaganda Department and the Information Office of the State Council. Based on the documentary of the same name, this book inherits the unique perspective of the documentary and explores Chinese culture in a deeper and broader way.
The book is divided into three chapters, Chapter 1: China's “Speed”, introducing the achievements of China's contemporary development such as Yangshan Port and high-speed rail;
Chapter 2: China's “Treasures”, focusing on China's ecological protection achievements such as the Northeast Tiger, Zhangjiajie, and Yarlung Zangbo;
Chapter 3: China's “Flavor”, which leads readers to learn about China's food culture in the north and south, national gifts, blue and white porcelain, shadow puppets and other cultural achievements.
The content of the original film is expanded and enriched by audio-visual and static illustrations, while interesting and inspiring contents such as tips and expert interpretations are added to lead the readers to think deeply; through a short story and the work and life of an ordinary Chinese, it shows China's brilliant civilization and high-speed development.