* The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II (1997): This groundbreaking book brought the horrors of the Nanking Massacre to a wider audience, documenting the Japanese military's brutal atrocities against Chinese civilians in 1937.
* Thread of the Silkworm: A Novel (1995): A fictionalized account of Chang's great-aunt, who had to flee her home during the Japanese invasion of China and found refuge in a Japanese family. This novel explores themes of betrayal, family ties, and the complexities of human relationships during war.
* The Chinese in America: A Narrative History (1993): This comprehensive work chronicles the history of Chinese immigrants in America, highlighting their struggles and contributions to the nation's development.
She also wrote several articles and essays on Chinese history and culture. Her work has been translated into numerous languages and continues to be widely read and studied.