Befriending China: People-to-People Peacemaking - Paperback

by Dee Knight (Author)

A Journey into the Heart of Modern China: Befriending China's 2026 Edition

Befriending China is the Gold Winner of the 2025 Nonfiction Book Award (International Category) from the Nonfiction Authors Association. Author Dee Knight provides a transformative look at a nation often misunderstood by the West. Based on four extensive visits in 2023, 2024 and 2025, this book documents the rapid evolution of a global superpower dedicated to people-to-people peacemaking.

It is a compelling account of China's efforts to foster openness, cross-cultural engagement, and mutual understanding in an era defined by geopolitical tension.

Befriending China explores China's growing influence in global affairs through the lens of

diplomacy, development, cultural engagement, and international cooperation.

Moving beyond surface-level political narratives, the book examines China's role within

contemporary global dynamics while offering readers insight into the social and policy

frameworks shaping the nation's international relationships.

Particular attention is given to:

- Eye-witness perspectives from Xinjiang

- China's Targeted Poverty Alleviation campaign

- International diplomacy and strategic partnerships

- Cross-cultural engagement and perception

The work provides readers with a broader understanding of China's position within modern

global affairs while encouraging informed and balanced discussion.

Its analytical yet accessible structure makes it suitable for:

Asian studies collections

International relations programs

Public libraries

Global affairs readers

Research-oriented collections