China has claimed the attention of an increasing number of people worldwide with its economic takeoff since it opened to the outside world three decades ago, and especially in the past few years. All those who have been to the country marvel at the country's modernization.

This book depicts contemporary China by illustrating typical Chinese lifestyles objectively, giving our readers an idea of how the Chinese live and work, what concerns they have, and what their pursuits are.

Contents
Beloved Child
The Fun in Learning
Auld Lang Syne
A Long Journey to Love
A Battle in the Ivory Tower
A Craze for Talent Shows
A Snail'S Home
Benbens, Live to Work
Freeters, Courage and Freedom
LOHAS, Happiness Lies in Health
Double-Faceted Urban Workers
The Intemet, Endless Love
Speak Out Your Love
Growing With Children
Bittersweet Middle-Age Marriages
Success Stories
Colorful Life in the Golden Years