This book aims to introduce all aspects of Chinese civilization in a way that is easiest for readers in the Western world to understand. The first chapter of this book introduces the emergence, historical evolution and characteristics of Chinese civilization. The second chapter introduces the knowledge pedigree of Chinese civilization, which is characterized by human-centered and historical and social practice. The third chapter introduces the value pedigree of Chinese civilization with ethics and responsibility as the core and the fourth chapter introduces the national governance system of Chinese civilization in selecting and appointing talents. The fifth chapter introduces Chinas self-organization of mutual assistance and mutual benefit and the final chapter discusses the relationship between Chinese civilization and world civilization in the new era. Since entering the 21st century, China's economic aggregate and political influence have increased day by day. However, for a long time, the Western world's view of China has been full of various prejudices and misunderstandings which are produced by the ignorance of the history and current situation of Chinese civilization. It is hoped that readers can profoundly change their views on China after reading this book.

Jiang Yi-hua, born in February 1939, is from Yangzhou, Jiangsu. He is currently a researcher at the China Research Institute of Fudan University, director of the Modernization Process Research Center of Fudan University, professor of the Department of History, and doctoral supervisor.

China: An Everlasting Civilization – A People-Oriented Knowledge Pedigree with the Care of Historical Connection and Social Practice – The Value Pedigree with Responsibility as Its Core in Ethics – The Governance of a Nation of Grand Unification with the System of Selecting Talents According to Their Merits – The Self-Management of the Self-Organization in a Mutual Benefit Society – Embracing a New Era of Cultural Communication and Exchanges – Translator’s Acknowledgement.