They make an extra effort to see Chinese society and its conundrums the Chinese way. Some of the findings have been documented before by other researchers, such as the Chinese self-perception as "more as part of a network than as individuals".
But they show insight in noticing how people are not bitter about their experience in the "cultural revolution" (1966-76), but rather, made the best of it.
They also understand why the Chinese keep silent on certain issues with which the West is obsessed. Their optimism about China is based on a willingness and objectivity that allow them to see the silver lining broadening and shrinking the cloud. As they see it, this is what a "fair appraisal" needs.
The Nasbitts have not dramatically reinterpreted Chinese events of the past 30 years. They have provided a bridge between the standard Chinese version and the conventional wisdom of the West. They have proved that the mainstream interpretations of the East and the West are actually not that far apart.
By confronting the biases and prejudices of the West, they are bringing the two sides a little closer.
To a Chinese reader, this book, if the translation is complete and retains all the "sensitive" passages, offers a friendly Western take that ostensibly parallels our own, yet is subtly goading us on. Yes, we've made big strides, but we still have a long way to go.
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