FOR FOUR DECADES, China's reforms powered one of history's greatest transformations-lifting more than 850 million people out of poverty.
Yet today, the country is turning away from the very policies that fueled its rise. Why? China's Dilemma-Between Growth and Reform tackles this urgent question from the inside. Drawing on nearly two decades in China-building companies, forging partnerships with state institutions, and documenting the nation's evolution-I offer both rigorous analysis and personal perspective. Over five years of dedicated research, I also captured more than 5,000 photojournalistic images, recording everyday life through the boom years and the upheaval of COVID-19. This second edition blends sharp analysis, lived experience, and a curated photographic archive, giving readers both a clear-eyed analysis and an intimate, ground-level portrait of a nation at a crossroads. Reviews from the first edition: An eye-opening and essential read that sheds light on what's happening in China-something still not fully understood by the West-and the origins of a shift that is now affecting the entire world. This books tells a remarkable story through images and observations. Exceptional collection of work. Highly recommended for anyone interested in visual storytelling or reportage photography.