Author Chris Ruffle and his team at Open Door Capital Management provide readers with 51 insightful letters about the challenges of everyday life in China. Given its extensive history, complexity, and rapid development, China is often obscured rather than explained.

Through considering a broad range of economic, social and cultural issues, Ruffle and his team present the real China that they see and interact with on a daily basis. By exploring fascinating aspects of Chinese life, readers will not only be entertained but they will have a more complete view of this complex country.