The China Question is a book on China published in 1922 by the British philosopher Bertrand Russell, in which he expounded his views on Chinese culture, history, society, and politics. As early as 100 years ago, through the social phenomena of the time, the master had an insight into the fact that Chinese culture would continue for thousands of years.
He not only inspired the development of modern Chinese culture, but also influenced a group of enlightened people in the West to affirm Chinese civilization as follows:
Russell believed that certain aspects of Chinese ethical and moral qualities were very sophisticated and urgently needed in the modern world, and these qualities included peace of mind, convincing people with reason, and not using force.
Russell believed that China's path should be chosen and mastered by the Chinese themselves, that China had thrown away the superstitious ideas that had prevailed in its homeland for thousands of years, and that it would be a sad farce to pick up the European superstitions that all progressive nations had abandoned.
Russell criticized the West, especially the United States, for coercing others, and believed that China's path should be chosen and mastered by the Chinese themselves.
In general, Russell, as a world-class philosopher in modern times, his knowledge and understanding of China and Chinese civilization surpassed that of his time, and reflected his foresight and the basic tendency of objective rationality.