In these memories of his time in China, Chelston Brathwaite reveals his keen sense of observation, lively curiosity and his analytical rigour as he portrays his experiences of life and work in China during the years he spent there.Barbados and China have had diplomatic relations since 1977. However, for too long, we had allowed distance, geopolitics, language and culture to impede the forging of a strong bilateral relationship. This is no longer the case as both countries are working to define and build a mutually beneficial relationship using the avenues of cultural exchanges, education, trade and economic cooperation. Drawing from his experiences and knowledge about China, Brathwaite proposes a series of actions that could be pursued that would place this still relatively new relationship on a firmer footing.Why is this relationship with China so important? As Brathwaite clearly spells out, China is an economic and political behemoth. Apart from the United States, it is the only country with the wherewithal to pursue its truly global ambitions. China’s presence in the Caribbean is growing and increasingly visible. As Brathwaite urges, we must equip ourselves to manage this relationship, which is markedly different from what we have with our traditional allies in the Caribbean, Europe and North America. This memoir is thus an important contribution to our education about China and how we should shape our ties with what will undoubtedly be one of our most important international partners.