The book “Notes from a Beijing Coffee House” was created in a genre unusual for Russian readers. Being both a travelogue and a business anthropology, it immerses us in the dynamic business atmosphere of China. The author of the book, Jonathan Geldart, is executive director of business development in China at the international audit and consulting network Grant Thornton. For the past five years he has lived and worked in Beijing. The book is based on his informal conversations with businessmen, public opinion leaders and ordinary residents of the Middle Kingdom. The sincerity and openness of the author's interlocutors allow readers to gain insight into the peculiarities of communication between representatives of different cultures, and the variety of topics covered ensures a fascinating narrative and a deep immersion into the world of modern China.