The book is a collection of fifteen introductory essays excerpted from the Annual of Contemporary Art in China, covering the years from 2005 to 2019, showcasing the development and changing landscapes of contemporary art in China.

Lao Zhu (ZHU Qingsheng), an art historian, art critic and artist, is Professor at Peking University, President of the International Committee for Art History, Chief Editor of the Annual of Contemporary Art in China (since 2005), and Head of the "Chinese Modern Art Archive" (since 1986).

1. Introduction to the Annual (2005) 2. Introduction to the Annual (2006) 3. Introduction to the Annual (2007) 4. Introduction to the Annual (2008) 5. Introduction to the Annual (2009) 6. Introduction to the Annual (2010) 7. Introduction to the Annual (2011) 8. Introduction to the Annual (2012) 9. Introduction to the Annual (2013) 10. Introduction to the Annual (2014) 11. Introduction to the Annual (2015) 12. Introduction to the Annual (2016) 13. Introduction to the Annual (2017) 14. Introduction to the Annual (2018) 15. Introduction to the Annual (2019)