The Fire of the Dragon

China’s New Cold War

Ian Williams

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English

Birlinn Ltd
01 December 2022

History; Politics & government; Comparative politics; International relations; Political corruption

Under President Xi Jinping, China’s global ambitions have taken a dangerous new turn. Bullying and intimidation have replaced diplomacy, and trade, investment, even big-spending tourists and students have been weaponised. Beijing has strengthened its alliance with Vladimir Putin, supporting Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, and brooks no criticism of its own flagrant human rights violations against the Uyghur population in western China.

Western leaders say they don’t want a cold war with China, but it’s a little too late for that. Beijing is already waging a more complex, broader and more dangerous cold war than the old one with the Soviet Union. And it is intensifying.

This thought-provoking and alarming book examines this new cold war’s many fronts – from Taiwan and the South China Sea to the Indian frontier, the Arctic and cyberspace. In doing so it proclaims the clear and sobering message that we must open our eyes to the reality of China’s rise and its ruthless bid for global dominance.

By: Ian Williams
Imprint: Birlinn Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 448g
ISBN: 9781780277813
ISBN 10: 1780277814
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 01 December 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print

Ian Williams was foreign correspondent for Channel 4 News, based in Russia (1992-1995) and then Asia (1995-2006). He then joined NBC News as Asia Correspondent (2006-2015), when he was based in Bangkok and Beijing. As well as reporting from China over the last 25 years, he has also covered conflicts in the Balkans, the Middle East and Ukraine. He won an Emmy and BAFTA awards for his discovery and reporting on the Serb detention camps during the war in Bosnia. He is currently a doctoral student in the War Studies department at King's College, London, focusing on cyber issues.

Reviews for The Fire of the Dragon: China’s New Cold War

'An essential read for anybody who wants to understand the foreign policy of modern-day China, and in particular the role and goals of China's leader Xi Jinping ... A fascinating book, a really good read' -- Phil Harding, journalist and broadcaster 'In this fascinating new book the former foreign correspondent, who's covered China for Channel 4 and NBC News, asserts that the West is already engaged in a new Cold War with Xi Jinping's regime...A fascinating, accessible guide to our new geopolitical reality' -- James Wilson * Tortoise Media * 'An essential read for anybody who wants to understand the foreign policy of modern-day China, and in particular the role and goals of China's leader Xi Jinping... a fascinating book' -- Phil Harding, journalist and broadcaster '[A] superb book... I recommend it very highly' -- Benedict Rogers, chief executive of Hong Kong Watch