Dong Qiang speaks at the series launch in Beijing, on Dec 4, 2018. [Photo provided to Chinaculture.org]

Dong Qiang, dean of the French Literature Department of Peking University, highlighted the importance of fostering friendship and goodwill during cultural exchange. "In my experience, discovering similarities connects people faster than anything else. We could pay more attention to the Chinese values that are shared around the globe instead of simply stressing upon China's uniqueness," he said.

Feng Minghui speaks at the series launch in Beijing, on Dec 4, 2018. [Photo provided to Chinaculture.org]

Feng Minghui, editor of China Culture Website, praised Brahm's understanding of China. "There are many interesting details and personal experiences in Brahm's writings, which would be even better if more Chinese heritages can be explored, such as Chinese martial arts and the Beijing courtyard," she said.

Xu Baofeng, director of CCTSS, introduces the Writing on China by Foreigners project at the series launch in Beijing, on Dec 4, 2018. [Photo provided to Chinaculture.org]

The book series will be included in the Writing on China by Foreigners project. Organized by the Chinese Culture Translation and Studies Support Network, the project was held twice in 2017, attracting 380 overseas institutions and 26 Sinologists and international authors.

Learn more about the Project of Writing on China by Foreigners.