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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>An award-winning writer reveals a changing China--one conversation and adventure at a time.</strong></p><p>When Stephan Orth lands in China, he knows it's his last visit, having lied about his job as a journalist to get into the country. So, he makes the most of it, couch-surfing with locals instead of hitting the nearest hotel. Starting in Macau--a former Portuguese colony and now gambler's paradise--Orth takes on the world's biggest casino. Next, he visits Shenzen, where more than 200 million sidewalk cameras monitor citizens who win and lose points on Sesame Credit, an app that sends data to Alibaba--and to the government. As his adventure continues, Orth encounters a bewildering mix of new tech and old traditions. Over a steaming bowl of hot pot, he learns ancient chopstick etiquette from a policewoman who later demos the facial recognition app she could use to detain him. He eats dog meat as a guest of honor one day--and finds himself censored on live TV the next. He even seriously considers joining an outlawed sect. Self-deprecatingly funny, compassionate, and observant, <em>High Tech and Hot Pot </em>is a formidable addition to a well-loved series, and<em> </em>offers a timely travelogue of an enigmatic country poised to become the world's next superpower. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"This open-minded, bemused portrait of a history-rich yet futuristic China beguiles."<em><br /></em><strong>--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em></strong></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Stephan Orth</strong> is the author of <em>Couchsurfing in Iran</em> and <em>Behind Putin's Curtain</em> (Greystone Books). He was the online travel editor of the popular German new magazine <em>Der Spiegel</em> from 2008 to 2016 and has received the Columbus Prize several times for his reporting. He lives in Hamburg, Germany.</p>

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