CHINA ON CAMERA is a book that consists of close to 100photos by seven photographers， including a detailed introduction totheir lives and work.
　　Growing up in the period when China experienced the mostimportant changes in its history， these seven photographers usedtheir cameras to record the changes that were taking place in Chinaand the lives of Chinese people during these years. Each of themtells compelling stories about Chinese history， Chinese people andsociety in general.
　　In the period from the 1950s to the 1970s， Chinese photographyserved the needs and interests of political power and governmentideology. As a result， many images and stories vital to anunderstanding of Chinese history were not recorded. Since the1980s， however， Chinese photographers have become increasinglyaware of this loss， and have done a lot of hard work to make up for this decades-long omission.
　　These seven photographers reveal in their work the essenceof their personalities. A number of characteristics are common toall of them： solidarity with the people； sympathy for the plight ofthe poor； support for positive government action； willingness touncover the ugly aspects of society； and a total commitment totruth and integrity. They offer readers a unique insight into history，an insight that will still be of great value in 100 years.
　　In the photographic history of China， these photographershave played a key role. But their contribution lies not only in thephotographs you see in this book. It lies perhaps more importantlyin the sincerity and honesty that characterizes all their works.