Book description
With a population of 1¼ billion people and the world's second
largest economy, China is fast becoming one of the most powerful and
important countries in the world. But while it is one of the world's
oldest civilisations, China refuses to conform to expectations. The
country's controversial policies, ranging from the one child policy to
the repression of opposition groups, have placed it at odds with other
world powers, and yet its influence in the world is growing ever
stronger. We all need to know more about this fascinating country.
John Farndon explores the changing face of modern China and its
fundamental contradictions, as a communist state where business is
booming, as a nation that continues to support North Korea even as it
develops its relationships with the West. Getting to the heart of
these and other inconsistencies, Farndon gives a fascinating
introduction to the country as it is now and as it will be in the
future, revealing how China's changing face will affect us all.
John Farndon is the author of many books on international affairs,
including several books in
The Economist
Business Traveller's Guide series and books on subjects ranging from
bird flu to Iran.
