China vs America

China's rise as a global superpower has led to increased tensions with the United States, with repressive moves in Xinjiang, Hong Kong, military activities in the South China Sea, and Western measures against Chinese companies exacerbating the situation. Oliver Letwin argues that the international rules-based order is ill-equipped to foster a positive relationship between China and the United States and that the global community must act now to correct the collision course before it's too late.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 24 August 2021
Publisher: Biteback Publishing

China's emergence as a global superpower has brought about significant changes in the international political landscape. With its authoritarian regime becoming increasingly assertive, the United States has grown increasingly hostile towards its Asian rival. Repressive measures by China in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, military activities in the South China Sea, and Western sanctions against Chinese companies have further heightened tensions. While the great powers of East and West engage in a battle for hegemony, the world is edging closer towards a new Cold War.

During his tenure as a Cabinet minister attending National Security Council meetings, Oliver Letwin recognized the lack of consensus among Western politicians and scholars regarding how to establish a peaceful and long-term relationship with China. In his book, China vs America, Letwin delves into the historical roots of China's rise as a challenger to American power in the twenty-first century, highlighting the causes of unease in the West.

Letwin argues that the international rules-based order is inadequate in fostering a positive relationship between China and the United States. He suggests that the global community must take urgent action to rectify the collision course these two behemoths are on before it is too late. The book provides a robust and controversial assessment of the complex dynamics between China and the United States, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Weight: 486g
Dimension: 242 x 160 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785906848