Young China

How the Restless Generation Will Change Their Country and the World

De: Zak Dychtwald

Narrado por: Zak Dychtwald

This program is read by the author.

The author, in his 20s, who is fluent in Chinese, examines the future of China through the lens of the Jiu Ling Hou - the generation born after 1990.

A close-up look at the Chinese generation born after 1990, exploring through personal encounters how young Chinese feel about everything from money and sex to their government, the West, and China’s shifting role in the world - not to mention their love affair with food, karaoke, and travel. Set primarily in the Eastern 2nd tier city of Suzhou and the budding Western metropolis of Chengdu, the book charts the touchstone issues this young generation faces. From single-child pressure to test-taking madness and the frenzy to buy an apartment as a prerequisite to marriage, from one-night stands to an evolving understanding of family, Young China offers a fascinating portrait of the generation who will define what it means to be Chinese in the modern era.

Zak Dychtwald was 20 when he first landed in China. He spent years deeply immersed in the culture, learning the language and hanging out with his peers in apartment shares and hostels, on long train rides, and over endless restaurant meals.

©2018 Zak Dychtwald (P)2018 Macmillan Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"To make sense of contemporary China, it is crucial to understand the varied aspirations, anxieties, fears and fantasies of the many millions of Chinese - as big a group as the entire populations of some sizeable countries - who were born after the year that soldiers killed protestors near Tiananmen Square. Young China provides an excellent starting point for doing just that." (The Wall Street Journal)

very unique insights

good to hear the actual author in the audiobook. it brought me completely new insights to both the young and old in China and I will never think about China as the news feeds and press depict. that said this was done pre-COVID and as of my review China is still pursuing a zero COVID strategy that must infuriate young Chinese and make them feel helpless and there personal dreams of freedom (if you listen to the book has a different meaning than western freedom). Also good insights on Xi as the new emperor replacing his ministers as an age old story.

Very Informative Vignettes of Chinese Life

I learned a lot about the day-to-day lives of young adults in south east Chinese cities. Their dreams, norms, expectations, struggles, and loves. Very glad I read.

Makes China Relatable

The author did a fantastic job of relaying his personal experiences with a bit of analysis. He tells about his friends, about their experiences, and about what he thought of it all as an American. I really enjoyed this book.

Great Insight into the Daily Life of Modern China

I really enjoyed this book. It was very informative about the daily if life of the people of China. Really made me think differently and expanded my world view.

Erudite, enthralling, and engaging!

Mr. Dychtwald's book (elegantly narrated by him) opens a wide window into contemporary China, while at the same time providing relevant historical context. The book is like taking a journey with the author through different regions of China (learning about cuisine, customs, traditions and new trends). The book has great references to places Chengdu. I greatly recommend this book!