A new book unpacking the secrets behind Zhejiang’s dynamic growth took center stage in Beijing this week, offering global readers a front-row seat to China’s modernization playbook. China’s Development in the New Era – The Zhejiang Experience, authored by FLP’s David W. Ferguson, blends real-life stories and in-depth research to showcase how this eastern province became a powerhouse of innovation, sustainability, and economic grit.
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Spanning 60,000 words, Ferguson’s work reads like a Netflix docu-series on development—exploring everything from AI-driven factories to eco-friendly rural reforms. At the launch event, he shared behind-the-scenes moments from interviews with locals, entrepreneurs, and officials in regions like Anji (famous for its bamboo forests ) and tech hub Kecheng.
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The book—and its spin-off media series Decode China—aims to bridge cultural gaps by spotlighting sustainable practices and digital breakthroughs that could inspire global audiences. International students and officials from Zhejiang’s key districts were among the first to snag copies, calling it a "handbook for understanding China’s future."
As one attendee noted: "Zhejiang’s mix of private enterprise and green ambition mirrors what young innovators worldwide are striving for." With China’s climate goals gaining traction, this deep dive couldn’t be timelier.
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China’s Development in the New Era – The Zhejiang Experience, authored by FLP’s David W. Ferguson, blends real-life stories and in-depth research to showcase how this eastern province became a powerhouse of innovation, sustainability, and economic grit.
) and tech hub Kecheng.
International students and officials from Zhejiang’s key districts were among the first to snag copies, calling it a "handbook for understanding China’s future."
With China’s climate goals gaining traction, this deep dive couldn’t be timelier.
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