article_snippet: His work is a rich chronicle of China's fast-changing society.
article_snippet: The whole process of China's reform over the past four decades -- whether going forward or stalling -- I've been determined to and have managed to document it all.
article_snippet: It reflects not only the many changes in Chinese society emerging over the past several decades but also the endurance of tradition, and the often striking and sometimes amusing clashes between tradition and change," she said.
article_snippet: Today's China is different,  Wang said.
article_snippet: China's goal has shifted toward a transition to a market economy since the 1990s," Wang said.
article_snippet: Individuals also have since switched Individuals focus onto consumerism and incomes from ideals.
article_snippet: Throughout Wang career, Wang's focus has changed a great deal as well.
article_snippet: To Wang, what matters is the perspective, Wang said, pointing at Wang head.
article_snippet: Wang says Wang's felt obligated to observe and criticize through Wang lens over the years.
highlights_snippet: Wang Wenlan work is a great window to examine China China .
  