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Between 1848 and 1899, more gold was removed from the earth than had been mined in the 3,000 preceding years, bringing untold wealth to individuals and nations. But friction between Chinese and white settlers on the goldfields of California, Australia, and South Africa catalyzed a global battle over "the Chinese Question": Would the United States and the British Empire outlaw Chinese immigration?

If you're Irish American or African American or Eastern European Jewish American, there's a rich literature to give you a sense of your family's arrival-in-America story. Until now, that hasn't been the case for Chinese Americans. From noted historian Mae Ngai, The Lucky Ones uncovers the three-generational saga of the Tape family. It's a sweeping story centered on patriarch Jeu Dips' (Joseph Tapes') self-invention as an immigration broker in post-gold rush San Francisco, and the extraordinary rise it enables.

In China's Next Act, Scott M. Moore re-envisions China's role in the world, with a focus on sustainability and technology. Moore argues that these increasingly pressing, shared global challenges are reshaping China's economy and foreign policy, and consequently, cannot be tackled without China.

Communist China is lying, cheating, and stealing its way into becoming a global superpower. And what’s worse, President Obama is not only letting this happen but helping China do so. So argues best-selling author William Triplett II and Washington Times editor Brett M. Decker in their shocking book, Bowing to Beijing.

"Chinese Claim That World Accepts Its Organ Transplant System Is Rebutted" is from the August 19, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Didi Kirsten Tatlow and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

The Chinese state news media lashed out at Rex W. Tillerson, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, on Friday, warning that his call to deny China access to islands it has constructed in the South China Sea could provoke a conflict.

"Chinese State Media Denounce Tillerson’s Call to Block Island Access" is from the January 13, 2017 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Javier C. Hernández and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"Chinese Women Head Overseas to Freeze Their Eggs" is from the August 30, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Carolyn Zhang and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"More Openly Gay Olympians Than Ever, but No Chinese among Them" is from the August 12, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Didi Kirsten Tatlow and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"Chinese Detergent Ad Draws Charges of Racism" is from the May 27, 2016, World section of The New York Times. It was written by Jonah Bromwich and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"Chinese Appear Underwhelmed by under Armour Knockoff" is from the April 29, 2016, World section of The New York Times. It was written by Michael Forsythe and narrated by Corey M. Snow.