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This book presents the history of HIV/AIDS in China, which over the last three decades has been a gripping tale of exclusion and fear, and then, by turns, involuntary tragedy, cautious experimentation, and finally vigorous response. It discusses the occurrence, development, and epidemic studies and also introduces China's policies and measures to conquer this epidemic, offering readers valuable insights into China's approach to prevention in this field.

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"""A candid account of the evolution of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in China over the last three decades. The government overcame its early ambivalence and mounted a campaign which provides HIV prevention and treatment solutions that are socially and culturally adapted to the domestic reality. The National Centre for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention has emerged as a pioneer in the implementation and evaluation of innovative programmes, in particular expanding treatment as a way of preventing AIDS and premature mortality and secondarily limiting new infections. They are generating peer reviewed evidence that is helping to shape AIDS control efforts globally. China is strongly positioned to face the remaining challenges to control the epidemic and to contribute to the global attainment of the United Nations 90-90-90 Target as a means to end the AIDS pandemic for 2030."" --Julio S. G. Montaner, MD, DSc (hon), Professor of Medicine, University of British Columbia ""This book tells the fascinating story of the arrival of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in a very conservative country and China's initially halting, but ultimately aggressive response to it. Rather than concentrating on abstract numbers the authors present the human side of the epidemic both from the perspective of those most affected and the public health leaders who showed great courage and innovation in confronting it. China responded to the epidemic in its own way, basing many of its strategies on the results of cutting edge research gleaned not only from research but also by incorporating the assistance of those most at risk of HIV infection, including sex workers, drug users, plasma donors and men who have sex with men. As a result of the leadership of these public health innovators China has a comprehensive approach which includes the world's largest methadone treatment programme and a comprehensive plan for monitoring all HIV infected persons to facilitate successful treatment. It is truly a fascinating saga that should be read by anyone interested in HIV/AIDS."" --Roger Detels, MD, MS, Distinguished Professor of Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health"

A candid account of the evolution of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in China over the last three decades. The government overcame its early ambivalence and mounted a campaign which provides HIV prevention and treatment solutions that are socially and culturally adapted to the domestic reality. The National Centre for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention has emerged as a pioneer in the implementation and evaluation of innovative programmes, in particular expanding treatment as a way of preventing AIDS and premature mortality and secondarily limiting new infections. They are generating peer reviewed evidence that is helping to shape AIDS control efforts globally. China is strongly positioned to face the remaining challenges to control the epidemic and to contribute to the global attainment of the United Nations 90-90-90 Target as a means to end the AIDS pandemic for 2030. --Julio S. G. Montaner, MD, DSc (hon), Professor of Medicine, University of British Columbia This book tells the fascinating story of the arrival of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in a very conservative country and China's initially halting, but ultimately aggressive response to it. Rather than concentrating on abstract numbers the authors present the human side of the epidemic both from the perspective of those most affected and the public health leaders who showed great courage and innovation in confronting it. China responded to the epidemic in its own way, basing many of its strategies on the results of cutting edge research gleaned not only from research but also by incorporating the assistance of those most at risk of HIV infection, including sex workers, drug users, plasma donors and men who have sex with men. As a result of the leadership of these public health innovators China has a comprehensive approach which includes the world's largest methadone treatment programme and a comprehensive plan for monitoring all HIV infected persons to facilitate successful treatment. It is truly a fascinating saga that should be read by anyone interested in HIV/AIDS. --Roger Detels, MD, MS, Distinguished Professor of Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

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Zunyou Wu is the Chief Epidemiologist China CDC and an Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology at UCLA. He is also a member of UNAIDS Scientific Expert Panel. Dr. Wu is a leader in the field of HIV prevention strategies and oversees overall prevention, particularly among key populations in China. He has published over 400 academic papers, 227 of which in international journals.

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