Constructing China

The book critically examines global perceptions of China, challenging the notion of objective knowledge production and the binary view of Western liberalism versus Chinese authoritarianism. Mobo Gao explores themes such as the Chinese Neo-Enlightenment, neoliberalism, and the historical narratives surrounding events like the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution. By urging both conservative and progressive commentators to reflect on their biases, the author seeks to uncover how contemporary China is constructed in the global discourse.