Our Friends in Beijing

Old friends become new enemies as Jon Swift's journalism career falls apart, and he is forced to navigate a web of spies, double-agents, and politicians in a race to expose the truth about China's past and present.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 22 July 2021
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General Division

Jon Swift finds himself in a precarious situation once again. His journalism career is in a state of decline, and he has reached an age where he no longer fits into the new world order. Despite lacking the ability to curry favor with those in power, Swift has learned to rely on his instincts.

Upon encountering Lin Lifeng in a café in Oxford, Jon questions whether the meeting is mere coincidence. However, when Lin asks him to convey a coded message, Jon realizes that it is not. Lin, once a radical student who assisted Jon in broadcasting the atrocities of Tiananmen Square, has now risen to a position of power as a well-dressed party official with his own agenda.

Jon embarks on a journey to Beijing, where he becomes entangled in a complex web of relationships, making it difficult to discern who are his friends and who are his enemies. As he travels across the country, Jon strives to understand the interplay between China's past and present and its implications for the country's future and the world at large.

With the constant surveillance of an international network of spies, double-agents, and politicians driven by a fierce pursuit of power, Jon finds himself in a high-stakes race against time to expose the truth before it is too late. The stakes are higher than ever, as the consequences of withholding information could be catastrophic.

Through his reporting, Jon uncovers a web of corruption and deception that extends to the highest levels of government. He risks everything to bring the truth to light, even as he faces threats and intimidation from those who oppose him.

In the end, Jon's courage and determination pay off, and he emerges as a hero. His reporting exposes the truth, leading to a series of reforms that bring about positive change in China. Jon's legacy as a journalist is forever cemented, and he is hailed as a champion of freedom and justice.

OLD FRIENDS,NEW ENEMIES is a gripping tale of journalism, intrigue, and the pursuit of truth. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of power and the importance of standing up against injustice, even in the face of great adversity.

Weight: 604g
Dimension: 164 x 242 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781473674530