The themes dealt with here include some of the most pressing issues for the Chinese and those who interact with China: the impact of China's development on the world economic system and on its environment, the likely future stability of China, the very existence of a unified China and the fault lines along which this entity might break apart in the years ahead, and an assessment of the future of the one-party system and what might replace it. Jonathan Fenby's enlightening foreword perfectly frames this engaging and timely exploration of one of the world's most fascinating cultures.
The themes dealt with here include some of the most pressing issues for the Chinese and those who interact with China: the impact of China's develo...
With a narrative as briskly paced and vividly detailed as an international thriller, this definitive new biography of Chiang Kai-Shek masterfully maps the tumultuous political career of nationalist China's Generalissimo as it reevaluates his brave but unfulfilled life.
With a narrative as briskly paced and vividly detailed as an international thriller, this definitive new biography of Chiang Kai-Shek masterfully maps...
China's spectacular growth and expanding global role have led to visions of the 21st century being dominated by the last major state on earth ruled by a Communist Party. In this new edition of his widely acclaimed book, renowned China expert Jonathan Fenby shows why such assumptions are wrong. He presents an analysis of China under Xi Jinping which explores the highly significant political, economic, social and international challenges it faces, each involving structural difficulties that will put the system under strain.
Based on the author's extensive knowledge of contemporary...
China's spectacular growth and expanding global role have led to visions of the 21st century being dominated by the last major state on earth ruled...
China's spectacular growth and expanding global role have led to visions of the 21st century being dominated by the last major state on earth ruled by a Communist Party. In this new edition of his widely acclaimed book, renowned China expert Jonathan Fenby shows why such assumptions are wrong. He presents an analysis of China under Xi Jinping which shows the highly significant challenges it faces which stand in the way of global domination. For all its spectacular growth, it has to deal with major political, economic, social and international tests, each involving structural difficulties...
China's spectacular growth and expanding global role have led to visions of the 21st century being dominated by the last major state on earth ruled...