How China Loses: The Pushback against Chinese Global Ambitions

China is aggressively advancing its interests, but a future with it in charge is uncertain due to its predatory economic agenda, headstrong diplomacy, and military expansion. Luke Patey's book "How China Loses" explores the challenges threatening China's rising power and how the rest of the world will shape the twenty-first century in pushing back against its overreach and domineering behavior.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2021
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

China's rise has sparked a critical examination of the global response, with significant implications for America and the world. With an assertive approach, China is advancing its own interests, exemplified by initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative, Made in China 2025, and its economic reach into Africa and Latin America. Concerns arise about China's economic clout, technological advancements, and military power, leading to fears of a world reshaped in its authoritarian image. However, a future with China in charge remains uncertain. Countries across the spectrum, from rich to poor, large to small, are recognizing the strategic vulnerabilities associated with engaging China.

In his book, "How China Loses," Luke Patey delves into China's challenges in navigating new risks and enduring the global backlash against its assertive reach. Combining on-the-ground reportage with insightful analysis, Patey argues that China's predatory economic agenda, headstrong diplomacy, and military expansion undermine its global ambitions to dominate the global economy and world affairs. Through his travels to various regions, including Africa, Latin America, East Asia, and Europe, Patey encounters activists, business managers, diplomats, and thinkers who shed light on the challenges threatening China's rising power.

In the context of the strategic competition between China and the United States, Patey's work highlights the importance of the global response in pushing back against China's overreach and domineering behavior. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, countries began to confront their political differences, economic and security challenges with China, leading to a reevaluation of their relationships.

The book emphasizes the need for countries to develop a coordinated strategy to address China's rise. This involves promoting economic diversification, enhancing cybersecurity, and fostering multilateral cooperation to uphold international norms and values. It also calls for a more assertive approach to diplomacy, with a focus on promoting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.

Furthermore, the book highlights the importance of engaging with China's citizens and civil society. By promoting open dialogue and understanding, countries can build bridges of trust and cooperation, which can help mitigate the negative impact of China's assertive behavior.

In conclusion, China's rise has posed significant challenges for the global community. However, by adopting a coordinated and assertive approach, countries can navigate the complexities of the relationship and work towards a future where China's influence is positive and sustainable. "How China Loses" provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the world in responding to China's rise.

Weight: 722g
Dimension: 449 x 325 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780190061081