Seven times feeling is better than a hundred times thinking, as they say in China. While in the West the head wants to rule, in the East the belly decides much more freely. Joy, anger, sadness, fear, love, hate, and desire: In China, these seven basic emotions form the socially accepted foundation of human behavior. In 14 episodes and unusual encounters, journalist and Asia expert Marcus Hernig explores the feelings of the people. Nothing escapes the keen observer. Unvarnished, but full of humor and great empathy, he tells of their interactions, their happiness, and their suffering. The reader quickly finds themselves in their midst. A very personal portrait of Chinese society. And a cultural guide for all who want to experience the Middle Kingdom from a different perspective.