The book is a collection of 13 introductory essays excerpted from the Annual of Contemporary Art in China, covering the years from 2005 to 2019 as an annual lookback of the overall developments and important issues of the year. The book also includes editor’s guidelines and lists of artists selected in the Annual from 2005 to 2019. The book offers a concise, clear and systematic review of the changing landscapes and important issues of contemporary Chinese art of this period. The book also provides a useful index for readers who are interested to probe relevant information.