Twelve Sweet & Sour Years in China: True stories of an Indian is a memoir about the experiential journey of an Indian in China starting shortly before the 2008 Beijing Olympics and ending just before COVID-19 outbreak became a pandemic. The author narrates his good and not-so-good experiences at work and in daily life through interestingly true anecdotes. It is the story of his survival and adaptability in an unfamiliar environment where everything becomes a challenge. His first-hand impressions about China and Chinese culture will leave the readers more informed, amused and surprised at the same time.