Behind the Forbidden Door

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In February 1984, Tiziano Terzani was arrested in Beijing, searched, interrogated, and ultimately expelled from the country. He had lived there with his family for four years, striving to feel "Chinese": sending his children to local schools, exploring places unknown to tourists, and witnessing a China that diverged from its superficial image. Rich in news and data, reflections and impressions, this book serves as a report, a travel diary, a contemporary sinology essay, and the captivating narrative of a human adventure.