Read Keywords Through Good Books | This Week: “Climate Change”

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Recently, the topic of “climate change” has been prominent in the media. Singapore’s Lianhe Zaobao reported on March 4 that Singapore has designated 2026 as the “Year of Climate Adaptation,” mobilizing the government, public, and private sectors to jointly advance climate adaptation efforts. The focus will be on enhancing resilience to high temperatures and floods, strengthening water and food security, and releasing the country’s first national climate adaptation plan next year. Cambodia’s The Phnom Penh Post reported on March 6 that women are increasingly stepping into leadership roles in climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable food systems.In line with this theme of climate change, we recommend a reference book that responds to global ecological concerns from a geographical perspective for interested readers.

【Book of the Week】

Book Title: Hi, I’m China

Author: Institute of Planets&The China Society on Tibetan Plateau (CSTP)

Editor: Liu Xiaoxue

Translator: Fu Yiming

Publisher:Chian Pictorial Press&Citic Press Corporation

Publication Date: September 2025

【About the Book】

This book is the English edition of Hi, I’m China, originally published in 2019, created by the Institute for Planets over nearly three years of dedicated work and stands as the country’s first popular science book offering a comprehensive view of China’s geography. The English edition retains all the high-quality content of the Chinese version, while featuring dozens of newly redrawn professional maps and replacing nearly a hundred photographs with even more striking images.

Structured around the narrative thread of China’s three major topographic steps, this book uses evocative prose, professional maps, and stunning photography—from the wilderness of the Tibetan Plateau to the vibrant human landscapes of Jiangnan—to portray a true, multi-dimensional, and heartfelt China.

【Special Features of This Book】

International Perspective: It addresses key content such as the ecological value of the Tibetan Plateau as the “Asian Water Tower” and the cultural dialogues along the Silk Road, is presented in a way that retains their distinct cultural characteristics while being readily accessible to international readers.

Visual and Reading Experience: The layout has been optimized according to international reading habits, enhancing visual guidance. Dozens of professionally standardized maps have been translated and redrawn, and nearly a hundred representative photographs have been replaced. Each chapter features newly added hand-drawn illustrations and improved reading guides, creating a visual system that helps readers understand the Chinese artistic conception of “mountains and waters.”

Translation and Presentation: Leveraging the translation strengths of the China International Communications Group and its tradition of collective excellence, a top-tier international team was assembled to ensure both accuracy of content and the readability of the English text.

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