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Yunrui Deng was born and raised by a middle-class family in Sichuan Province, Southwest China. She holds a Master of Communication (for Development/Social Change) degree from the University of Queensland, Australia. Fluent in the Sichuan dialect plus bilingual in both English and Mandarin Chinese, she is of the view that it is significant to hear different angles from different generations and backgrounds. Her independent ideas in her first book vis-à-vis identity and modernization provide a unique angle with Western mindset and Chinese reasoning for the international audience as a new generation of Chinese born in the late 1990s. Yunrui’s research interests are modernization and identity, Chinese modernization, and communication for development/social change.
“A thought-provoking book that looks at the forces of modernity in shaping identity. Having been educated in China and Australia, Yunrui brings a firsthand perspective to the shift in generational norms in China. She has written a must-read book analyzing the forces and differences that have shaped Chinese by different generations. Whether you are an academic or businessperson, the book provides great insight into the shifts in thinking processes and identities in China by generation.” -Shaun Rein, Author of The Split and The End of Cheap China. Founder of the China Market Research Group “An impressive book that transcends conventional thinking, offering a fresh perspective from China with a global outlook. Yunrui presents a nuanced analysis of modernization and identity, bridging the gap between theory and reality. In our multipolar and muticultural world, it is essential to hear diverse viewpoints from various generations, and this work contributes significantly to that dialogue.” -Dr. Seong-Hyon Lee, Visiting Scholar at Harvard University Asia Center “In the ever-evolving landscape of our interconnected world, Beyond Identities stands as a profound narrative, inviting readers to explore the nuanced dynamics of modernization and identity from the unique perspective of a young Chinese intellectual. Yunrui, through her insightful reflections and academic grounding, provides a fresh lens to understand the interplay between East and West and the evolving nature of identities in a globalized world. May Yunrui’s authentic words inspire you to look beyond the surface and engage with the deeper currents that shape our modern world.” -Fan Hongyi, Founder of Curidaosity “An interesting insight from first-hand experience, questioning the importance and impact of identity in shaping one’s life journey and choices, especially where cultures have crossed. This account and analysis are all within the context of twenty-first century modernization, such as it is, and very much from the perspective of someone who has lived the experience and sought to identify exactly what her place is in this perceived world.” -Jill Scalon, Board Member of Women in Aid & Development Australia
