《当代中国系列丛书》包括8个分册，以鲜明的中国价值理念为理论基础，涵盖中共十八大报告中“五位一体”总体战略布局中的经济建设、政治建设、文化建设、社会建设、生态文明建设等五个方面，全面介绍当代中国主要方面的基本情况和中国特色社会主义发展道路，塑造良好的国家形象。

金帛编著的《当代中国系列丛书：当代中国概览（英）》综合介绍当代中国国情，以历史为经，以中国各领域基本情况为纬，高度概括地介绍中国多民族国家和中华文明形成的历史、近代以来中国的抗争和发展之路、从新中国成立到当下的改革开放时期的当代史、当今中国面临的机遇和挑战、中国通过发展自己对世界发展作出的贡献，等等。

当代中国是传统中国的延续，更是与时俱进、开拓创新的国家。中国社会发展正处在一个转型时期，中国正以崭新的姿态面向未来。

金帛编著的《当代中国系列丛书：当代中国概览（英）》以历史为经，以中国各领域基本情况为纬，高度概括地介绍中国多民族国家和中华文明形成的历史，近代以来中国的抗争和发展之路，从新中国成立到改革开放时期的当代史，当今中国面临的机遇和挑战，中国通过发展自己对世界发展作出的贡献，等等。

Foreword

Geography and Civilization of China

 Geography and Climate Features

 Geographical Environment and Inward Movement

 Origin of the Word "China"

 Different Parts of China

 Primitive Chinese Civilization

Unification of China in History

 Continuity of Chinese History

 Formation of the Ancient Country

 First Unification and Separation of China

 Chinese Empire Reunified and Split Again

 Third Reunification of Chinese Empire

 A Multi-ethnic Country

Traditional Ideology, Culture and Society

 Confucianism and the Orthodox

 Traditional Ideology, Culture and Society

 Introduction of Buddhism

 Basic Spirits of Traditional Thought and Culture

 Society Steeped in Traditional Thoughts and Culture

 National Character Shaped by Traditional Thoughts

 and Culture

 Exchanges Between Ancient Chinese

 and Foreign Culture

Developed Country of the Agricultural Civilization Era

 Progress in Agriculture and Development

 of the Handicraft Industry

 Top-Ranking Technologies

 Sound Political, Legal and Official Selecting System

 Language and Characters

 Incomparable Achievements in Literature

 Unique Artistic Style

 Colorful Social Life

End of Feudal Power and Establishment of a Modern Country

 Closed Doors and the Decline of the Qing Court

 Disasters Brought by Opium

 Seeking for Self-improvement

 Establishment of a Modern Country System

 New Cultural Enlightenment Movement

 Ups and Downs of National Revolutionary Movements

 Founding of the PRC Led by the CPC

Endeavors of the PRC and Reform and Opening-Up m

 Starting from Scratch

 Setbacks and Mistakes in Exploration

 Reform Injecting Vigor and Vitality

 into Socio-Economic Development

 Opening to the Outside World

 Creating a New Miracle in Economic

 and Social Development

 Building a Democratic Country Under the Rule of Law

Largest Developing Country in the World

 Huge Burden of Population

 Disparity and Imbalance in Development

 Conflict Between Economic Development

 and Resources Environment

 Scientific Outlook on Development

 Building a Harmonious Society

Beautiful China Dream

 Two Century Goals

 China Dream Has Rich Connotations

 "Five-in-One" Blueprint for Development

 Deepening Reform Comprehensively

China and the World in the Era of Economic Globalization

 Joining the Process of Economic Globalization

 Bringing New Opportunities for Development

 to the World

 A Responsible Developing Big Country

 New Diplomatic Ideas and Image

 Inheritance and Development of Tradition