We have to make a distinction here. The book is about the French, the people, and how they are when you live with them in their own country. Almost all news ab

We have to make a distinction here. The book is about the French, the people, and how they are when you live with them in their own country. Almost all news about China are not about the people of China, but instead treat China as a single entity defined by its government. I think GP has a point is that we could get a better understanding of China by considering the people, their culture and how they live on a day-to-day basis rather than by focusing on Xi Jinping. I'd like to see more reports of westerners actually living there, rather than government talk.