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flag U.S. professor William Brown releases a book of 20 American stories in China to boost mutual understanding and counter media stereotypes.

flag William Brown, a U.S. professor at Xiamen University with over 30 years in China, has launched "West Meets East: Stories of Americans in China," a book featuring 20 true accounts of Americans who lived and worked in China over two centuries. flag He says personal stories can help reduce American misconceptions about China, often shaped by media stereotypes, and encourage greater understanding through people-to-people exchanges. flag Brown emphasizes shared values like security, peace, and a better life, and hopes the book inspires Americans to learn Chinese and visit China, fostering cooperation amid global challenges.

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