"Chinese Studies in the West: The Chinese Record" is a book series consisting of works written by Westerners who went to China from the 18th to the early 20th century, each of which contains a Chinese introduction and translations of the book's core information followed by the reprint of the original text for scholars to study and research. From 2009 to 2021, 13 volumes have been published, with a total of 130 titles. This article will discuss the different types of Westerners in the Series, the activities they engaged in while they were in China or related to China, the books they wrote and their opinions towards China and its people. It will also explore the Series' social impact and its value to the study of Sino- Western culture exchanges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]