Chinese society and culture from a Western perspective. "The Virtue of the Chinese" Chester Holcombe has lived in China for many years and has had contact with people from almost every corner and class of China. In his book, he gave a comprehensive bird's-eye view of the Chinese society he saw. Although there are inevitably many prejudices, misunderstandings and misinterpretations. Some are inherent prejudices and misunderstandings of Westerners, and some are cultural misunderstandings and misunderstandings. But in general, it still outlines a true picture of Chinese society. In some aspects, it even has the profound insight of a rational and modern outside observer.