by Joe Studwell
Without source material describing the plot, characters, or content of "Zhongguo re" by Joe Studwell, I cannot provide an accurate synopsis that meets the specified requirements of naming the protagonist, opening with a concrete scene, and showing the central tension.
Genres: social-science, business, politics, economics, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: thought-provoking
Setting: China
Period: 21st-century
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