Jonathan E. Hillman
The Digital Silk Road: China's Quest to Wire the World and Win the Future
The Digital Silk Road: China's Quest to Wire the World and Win the Future
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In his book "The China Choice", Jonathan E. Hillman explores the risks of a world in which all routers lead to Beijing, as China's vast infrastructure projects extend from the ocean floor to outer space and rewrite the global order. He warns that unchecked, China will reshape global flows of data to reflect its own interests, and the lives of countless individuals enmeshed in its systems.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
One of the most captivating and innovative thinkers on China's remarkable rise is Peter Frankopan. His book, "The Silk Roads: A New History of the World," was named a Foreign Affairs Best Book of 2022 and a Guardian Best Paperback of July 2022. China's vast infrastructure projects now span from the ocean floor to outer space, connecting Africa's megacities to rural America. In essence, China is wiring the world, reshaping the global order in the process.
As things stand, the rest of the world still has a choice. However, to secure a brighter tomorrow, America and its allies must be willing to take bold risks in uncertain political terrain. Unchecked, China has the potential to reshape global data flows to align with its own interests, affecting the lives of countless individuals entangled in its systems.
In this thought-provoking book, Jonathan E. Hillman takes readers on a global tour of these emerging battlefields, providing a vivid depiction of China's digital footprint on the ground. He explores the dangers of a world where all routers lead to Beijing, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to safeguard against its influence.
The Silk Roads: A New History of the World is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of China's rise and its implications for the world. It sheds light on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, urging policymakers and individuals to take a proactive stance in shaping the future of our interconnected world.
Weight: 290g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788166867
Edition number: Main
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