Prologue: Psychoanalysis in China.

This article is a prologue to a special issue of Psychoanalytic Inquiry that focuses on the voices of mainland Chinese therapists and their patients. The authors discuss the growth of psychology and psychoanalysis in China, as well as the challenges of integrating Western concepts into Chinese culture. They explore themes such as filial piety, cultural complexes, and the impact of historical and cultural context on Chinese patients. The articles in this issue provide insights into the inner worlds of Chinese patients and the unique challenges they face. [Extracted from the article]