China is so relevant today that it is impossible to understand our times without understanding some key facts about this country, such as its impact on major macroeconomic trends, global geopolitics, technological innovation, or climate change. However, the image we receive of China remains superficial, stereotyped and often laden with ideological prejudices.

This book, written by two academics who have spent more than three decades of joint research and direct contact with China, explains in a rigorous, entertaining and concise way its main cultural, economic, political and social keys for those who want to understand this global actor and how it affects their lives.

Welcome words:
Emilio de Miguel, Director of Casa Asia Centre-Madrid 

Presented by:
Charles Powell, Director of Elcano Royal Institute 

Commented by:
Taciana Fisac, Professor of East Asian Studies at the Autonomous University of Madrid

Participants:
Mario Esteban, author of the book. University professor and director of the Center for East Asian Studies at the Autonomous University of Madrid, as well as senior researcher (Asia-Pacific) at the Elcano Royal Institute.
Rafael Martin, author of the book. PhD in Contemporary History. PhD in Methodology and Didactics. Specialist in foreign policy. Professor at Fudan University (Shanghai). Visiting Professor of Oriental Studies at the University of Granada.