China Rose is a story about a young girl named Rose who lives in a small village in China. She is known for her beauty and kindness, but she is also very poor. One day, a wealthy man from the city comes to the village and falls in love with Rose. He offers to take her back to the city with him and make her his wife.
Rose is torn between her love for the man and her loyalty to her family and village. She eventually decides to go with him, hoping for a better life. However, once she arrives in the city, she realizes that the man only wanted her for her beauty and does not truly love her.
Feeling betrayed and alone, Rose decides to leave the man and return to her village. She learns that true love and happiness cannot be bought with money, and that she is better off being true to herself and her roots.