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Pelajaran dari Tiongkok: Catatan Dahlan Iskan

Pelajaran dari Tiongkok: Catatan Dahlan Iskan

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Pelajaran dari Tiongkok: Catatan Dahlan Iskan

Pelajaran dari Tiongkok: Catatan Dahlan Iskan

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Editor's Note:
Tiongkok bertumbuh dengan sangat fantastis dan sangat baik apabila Indonesia mempelajarinya. Inilah kira-kira pesan yang hendak disampaikan oleh Dahlan Iskan, CEO Jawa Pos Group yang terpilih sebagai “Entrepreneur of The Year 2002” dalam buku ini. Dahlan Iskan tidak membiarkan pengalamannya (yang sangat banyak) selama berada di Tiongkok, lenyap begitu saja. Buku ini merupakan kumpulan artikel Dahlan Iskan yang telah dimuat dalam harian Jawa Pos yang berisi berbagai pengalaman dan curahan hati sang penulis dalam perjalanannya di Tiongkok.Namun buku ini bukanlah buku mengenai pertumbuhan ekonomi Tiongkok yang bersifat sangat akademis. Sebaliknya, Dahlan menuliskan ragam pengalamannya dengan tutur bahasa yang sangat ringan dan mengasyikkan, beberapa artikel bahkan cenderung mengundang senyum dan gelengan kepala.Sebagai contoh, pada bab-bab awal Dahlan mengungkapkan pengalamannya dalam belajar bahasa Mandarin di Nanchang. Dalam mempelajari bahasa tersulit di dunia ini, Dahlan memilih untuk belajar membaca dan berbicara saja. Biarlah saya tetap tidak bisa menulis, agar di dunia ini ada orang yang disebut “setengah buta huruf” (hal 13), ujar Dahlan dalam kalimat penutup bab Sulitnya Menulis Han Zi.Ketika menelusuri apa yang dilakukan Dahlan berikutnya, maka kita akan sibuat kagum karena beliau ternyata berhasil “menulis” Han Zi (huruf Tiongkok) dengan menggunakan komputer berprogram bahasa Mandarin. Dahlan juga menceritakan kesannya bagaimana para mahasiswa Tiongkok belajar berbicara bahasa Inggris dengan penuh semangat di taman terbuka di kampus Jiang Xi Normal University sekalipun hujan turun dengan deras disertai dengan suhu yang dapat membuat tubuh menggigil kedinginan.Tidak hanya itu, buku yang terdiri atas 76 artikel dengan pengantar dari Menteri Perdagangan RI, Mari Elka Pangestu ini mampu membuat setiap pembacanya merasa “berpetualang” ke setiap sudut Tingkok yang diceritakan oleh Dahlan. Kemampuannya dalam bertutur patut diacungkan jempol.Ketika membaca bab berjudul Maglev, Mahal karena Hanya Delapan Menit, misalnya, saya seolah-olah dapat turut merasakan bagaimana kereta tercepat di dunia yang terletak di Shanghai ini melaju dengan kecepatan mencapai 430 km per jam dengan kecepatannya yang sangat mendebarkan. Dalam catatannya, Dahlan bahkan sempat mengungkapkan bahwa dua orang Jepang yang duduk di depannya, sibuk memfoto top speed kereta, lalu bergantian memotret diri dengan handphone kamera di depan angka itu. Turun dari kereta pun mereka masih sibuk saling memotret di samping Maglev! Maglev hanyalah salah satu cermin majunya infrsatruktur di Tiongkok.Lebih dari itu, Dahlan juga banyak bertutur mengenai perkara insfrastruktur yang disertai dengan saran-sarannya bagi Indonesia, bahkan ASEAN. Dahlan tidak bermaksud untuk menguraikan kekagumannya tentang Tiongkok secara berlebihan namun beliau ingin agar masyarakat Indonesia belajar dari cara pemerintah Tiongkok membangun masyarakat dan negaranya. Belajar dari semangat masyarakat Tiongkok dalam membangun wilayahnya. Dalam hal ini, mentalitas adalah sebuah hal penting bagi pembangunan. Dahlan mengungkapkan pengalamannya di mana setiap petugas publik yang diberinya ‘tip’, selalu menolak tegas.Pembangunan demi pembangunan pun berjalan dengan begitu pesat meskipun menimbulkan sisi negatif dalam hal lingkungan hidup, eksploitasi buruh, ketimpangan sosial, dan kondisi perekonomian nasional yang “terlalu panas”. Kecepatan pembangunan Tiongkok dari sudut positif, memang patut dipelajari. Salah satu tujuannya, seperti yang diungkapkan Dahlan Iskan, adalah agar Indonesia mampu membalikkan situasi dari “potensi bahaya menjadi pasarnya Tiongkok” ke situasi “memanfaatkan Tiongkok sebagai lahan ekonomi kita”.Lebih dari itu, dalam jangka panjang kita berharap agar seluruh bangsa Indonesia dapat menikmati berbagai kemajuan seperti yang dialami Tiongkok. Untuk itu, buku Pelajaran dari Tiongkok ini sangat saya sarankan untuk dibaca oleh siapapun yang ingin belajar dari Tiongkok. Ringan sekaligus menohok.

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Length 268 Pages
Language Ind
Imprint JP Books
Released April 1, 2008
Identifier (ISBN) 13290086
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Dahlan Iskan is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, Dahlan Iskan can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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"Excellent, though slightly flawed. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A very distinguished novel."
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Betty Lewis October 09, 2024
"Not entirely to my refined tastes. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes."
David Jones
David Jones February 18, 2024
"Not entirely to my refined tastes. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Perfectly average."
Joseph Evans
Joseph Evans August 18, 2025
"A highly sophisticated read. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. Quite impressive overall."
Charles Phillips
Charles Phillips July 01, 2024
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Emily Martinez
Emily Martinez July 27, 2024
"Masterpiece from start to finish. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Matthew Roberts
Matthew Roberts January 18, 2024
"A highly sophisticated read. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A very distinguished novel."
Margaret Phillips
Margaret Phillips April 29, 2024
"An acceptable diversion. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes."
Laura Harris
Laura Harris September 26, 2025
"A profoundly satisfying read. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading."
Christopher Garcia
Christopher Garcia January 19, 2025
"A profoundly satisfying read. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Cynthia Nguyen
Cynthia Nguyen December 23, 2025
"I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. Quite impressive overall."
Deborah Rivera
Deborah Rivera July 12, 2025
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. Worth every moment spent reading."
Edward Sanchez
Edward Sanchez December 04, 2024
"I was completely blown away. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Carol Lopez
Carol Lopez September 29, 2024
"Exceeded all my expectations. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem."
Deborah Edwards
Deborah Edwards August 04, 2024
"A very strong entry. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A solid 4 stars from me."
Kimberly Thompson
Kimberly Thompson December 20, 2024
"Absolutely brilliant. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
David Collins
David Collins June 11, 2025
"I was completely blown away. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Barbara Turner
Barbara Turner July 31, 2024
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Donald Nelson
Donald Nelson April 07, 2025
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Rebecca White
Rebecca White June 02, 2024
"Such a rich narrative. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Patricia Edwards
Patricia Edwards May 05, 2024
"A profoundly satisfying read. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
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