This book, related by a group of ordinary foreigners, depicts the lives of ordinary people, both Chinese and foreigners, during the Covid-19 epidemic, and the fight they put up against the virus. Embodied in this fight are the Chinese government’s resolution and efforts as well as the humankind’s optimism, solidarity and love for each other. The 20 stories in the book, each approaching the topic from something small, give a clear picture of the Chinese society and Chinese people during the epidemic. The protagonists include frontline doctors and nurses who sacrificed so much to fight against the virus, community workers who did all they could to protect people against the virus, couriers who did their part to ensure people's normal life regardless of wind and rain… It is due to the hard work of all these people that China controlled Covid-19 within such a short period of time. They are an epitome of the whole Chinese nation.

This book is a record of Chinese society during Covid-19 from the perspectives of foreigners. It is a vivid demonstration of the contributions and efforts Chinese people made to fight against the virus. The protagonists of the stories are around us. They are an epitome of hundreds of millions of ordinary Chinese people, vivacious and full of energy!

Yue Qi is an associate professor and postgraduate supervisor at the Communication University of China and a CCTV program planner. Ms. Yue has hosted national and ministerial level projects in social sciences and been the chief editor of a number of CFL textbooks. She is also a winner of several educational awards.