Osnos's "Age of Ambition" gives a colorful and profound description of China in times of great change. The book explores the conflict between the rise of society and the Communist Party's efforts to maintain control, examining how everyday people reorganize their lives during these changes. Osnos raised serious questions about the government's restrictions on freedom of expression and the Chinese public's rejection of Western influence. Through persuasive detail, the book features China divided between enthusiasm and closeness, offering a convincing study of a changing society.