中国概览

Foreword

Geography and Civilization of China

Geography and Climate Features

Geographical Environment and Inward Movement

Origin of the Word "China"

Different Parts of China

Primitive Chinese Civilization

Unification of China in History

Continuity of Chinese History

Formation of the Ancient Country

First Unification and Separation of China

Chinese Empire Reunified and Split Again

Third Reunification of Chinese Empire

A Multi-ethnic Country

Traditional Ideology, Culture and Society

Confucianism and the Orthodox

Traditional Ideology, Culture and Society

Introduction of Buddhism

Basic Spirits of Traditional Thought and Culture

Society Steeped in Traditional Thoughts and Culture

National Character Shaped by Traditional Thoughts

and Culture

Exchanges Between Ancient Chinese

and Foreign Culture

Developed Country of the Agricultural Civilization Era

Progress in Agriculture and Development

of the Handicraft Industry

Top-Ranking Technologies

Sound Political, Legal and Official Selecting System

Language and Characters

Incomparable Achievements in Literature

Unique Artistic Style

Colorful Social Life

End of Feudal Power and Establishment of a Modern Country

Closed Doors and the Decline of the Qing Court

Disasters Brought by Opium

Seeking for Self-improvement

Establishment of a Modern Country System

New Cultural Enlightenment Movement

Ups and Downs of National Revolutionary Movements

Founding of the PRC Led by the CPC

Endeavors of the PRC and Reform and Opening-Up m

Starting from Scratch

Setbacks and Mistakes in Exploration

Reform Injecting Vigor and Vitality

into Socio-Economic Development

Opening to the Outside World

Creating a New Miracle in Economic

and Social Development

Building a Democratic Country Under the Rule of Law

Largest Developing Country in the World

Huge Burden of Population

Disparity and Imbalance in Development

Conflict Between Economic Development

and Resources Environment

Scientific Outlook on Development

Building a Harmonious Society

Beautiful China Dream

Two Century Goals

China Dream Has Rich Connotations

"Five-in-One" Blueprint for Development

Deepening Reform Comprehensively

China and the World in the Era of Economic Globalization

Joining the Process of Economic Globalization

Bringing New Opportunities for Development

to the World

A Responsible Developing Big Country

New Diplomatic Ideas and Image

Inheritance and Development of Tradition

当代中国是传统中国的延续，更是与时俱进、开拓创新的国家。中国社会发展正处在一个转型时期，中国正以崭新的姿态面向未来。
　　《当代中国系列丛书：当代中国概览（英）》以历史为经，以中国各领域基本情况为纬，高度概括地介绍中国多民族国家和中华文明形成的历史，近代以来中国的抗争和发展之路，从新中国成立到改革开放时期的当代史，当今中国面临的机遇和挑战，中国通过发展自己对世界发展作出的贡献，等等。

“当代中国”系列丛书将重点向国外读者介绍中国道路、中国制度、中国思想、中国魅力，以满足国外读者了解当代中国国情的需要。
　　《当代中国系列丛书》包括8个分册，以鲜明的中国价值理念为理论基础，涵盖中共十八大报告中“五位一体”总体战略布局中的经济建设、政治建设、文化建设、社会建设、生态文明建设等五个方面，全面介绍当代中国主要方面的基本情况和中国特色社会主义发展道路，塑造良好的国家形象。
　　编委会和作者队伍由来自当代中国研究所、中共中央党史研究室、北京大学、中国人民大学等机构的专家组成。
　　《当代中国系列丛书》的目标读者群是广大关注中国现状和发展前景、希望了解中国的外国成年读者，也包括广大中国读者，同时可以作为国外学习中国语言与文化的学生研究和了解中国当代国情与发展问题的参考图书。