Good knowledge of Chinese language, culture, politics, social/economic environment. In addition, born in Shanghai, China, before the 1949 revolution, the author virtually lived the history of Communist China.

Diplomas in both journalism (the U.K.) and writing (The Writing School). Two books published in the U.S.: Shanghai Escapist and A Guide to Chinese Affairs.

A few words about the two books published in the U.S.: (1) Set in the tumultuous Cultural Revolution period of modern Chinese history (1966-76), "Shanghai Escapist" is a novel about political upheaval, escape and survival under Orwellian conditions. Offering numerous glimpses of life during Mao's leftist Reign of Terror through the experiences of a young man determined to escape from totalitarianism, the story raises a serious question to the reader: What would you do if caught in similar circumstances? (2) "A Guide to Chinese Affairs" is a comprehensive political treatise on the China issue which attempts to provide an easy-to-understand perspective on the world's most populous country and its various problems for such Westerners as might wish to look at the China issue through an expert Chinese eye.

Shanghai Escapist
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A Guide to Chinese Affairs
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