{"product_id":"our-friends-in-beijing","title":"Our Friends in Beijing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eOld 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. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 384 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 July 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton General Division\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJon 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUpon 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJon 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOLD 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 604g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 164 x 242 x 36 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781473674530                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Simpson","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44097580204282,"sku":"9781473674530","price":13.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/83ebce7b83fceb08267b0d9745e5b326.jpg?v=1632106207","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/our-friends-in-beijing","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}