This book, related by a
group of ordinary foreigners, depicts the lives of ordinary people, both
Chinese and foreigners, during the Covid-19 epidemic, and the fight they put up
against the virus. Embodied in this fight are the Chinese government’s resolution
and efforts as well as the humankind’s optimism, solidarity and love for each
other. The 20 stories in the book, each approaching the topic from something
small, give a clear picture of the Chinese society and Chinese people during
the epidemic. The protagonists include frontline doctors and nurses who
sacrificed so much to fight against the virus, community workers who did all
they could to protect people against the virus, couriers who did their part to
ensure people’s normal life regardless of wind and rain… It is due to the hard
work of all these people that China controlled Covid-19 within such a short
period of time. They are an epitome of the whole Chinese nation.
Yue
Qi is an associate professor and postgraduate supervisor at the Communication
University of China and a CCTV program planner. Ms. Yue has hosted national and
ministerial level projects in social sciences and been the chief editor of a
number of CFL textbooks. She is also a winner of several educational awards.
This
book is a record of Chinese society during Covid-19 from the perspectives of
foreigners. It is a vivid demonstration of the contributions and efforts
Chinese people made to fight against the virus. The protagonists of the stories
are around us. They are an epitome of hundreds of millions of ordinary Chinese
people, vivacious and full of energy!