Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c15.s2.t15.5

v2.c15.s2.t15.5

Shanti Tseng wrote a translated Chinese introduction to Tagore’s novel *Noukadubi* to China. In March 1943, he wrote a book about his second trip to India called - *By the Side of Mr. Gandhi* that was published in Shanghai in 1948. The book gives a detailed record of the author’s experiences of following Gandhi. It also introduces Gandhi’s non-violent ideology and Indian customs and culture, and represents an important piece of work introducing Gandhi’s thoughts and culture. In 1982, the English version of the book. *By the Side of Babu* was published in India that was financed by Gandhi Peace Foundation