The Chinese Peasant Study

This is a collection of posts on the book titled The Chinese Peasant Study written by Chen Guidi and Wu Chuntao.  

• General Introduction
• Chapters 13-17  A translation of Chapters 13-17 related to the libel trial (see below).
• Chapter 30 A translation of Chapter 30 about Wen Jiabao.
• Chapter 31 A translation of Chapter 31 about Zhu Rongji

The two authors were sued by an official in what is known as the 'trial of the century':

• The Libel Trial of The Chinese Peasant Study Trial proceedings and commentary
• Interview with Zhang Xide
• The Defendants' Summation
• On The Eve Of The Verdict (special feature in Ming Pao Weekly)