{"product_id":"ghost-nation-chris-horton-9781035034024","title":"Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and Its Struggle for Survival","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Indispensable and timely' - Melissa Chan, Emmy-nominated international affairs correspondent \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Few books qualify as essential reading but \u003ci\u003eGhost Nation\u003c\/i\u003e is one of them' - Clive Hamilton, bestselling co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe Hidden Hand\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe gripping story of Taiwan's past and precarious present from one of Taiwan's top foreign correspondents. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith all eyes on Ukraine and the Middle East, Taiwan is emerging as the next geopolitical tinderbox. Despite sitting at the heart of the tense relationship between China and the US, Taiwan's history and its people have long been overlooked and misunderstood. In \u003ci\u003eGhost Nation\u003c\/i\u003e, Taiwan-based journalist Chris Horton tells their stories and explores why this diplomatically isolated country has become such an important player on the world stage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs China's military preparations continue apace, the stakes have never been higher. Perched precariously on the fault-lines of global power, the fate of this vibrant democracy and tech colossus will shape Asia's future - either containing or facilitating China's expansionist goals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing from over a decade of living and reporting in Taiwan, and informed by interviews with everyday citizens, presidents and other key figures, Horton provides a panoramic view of this fascinating country. \u003ci\u003eGhost Nation\u003c\/i\u003e will leave readers with a profound appreciation for Taiwan's struggle for self-determination - and its pivotal role in our shared future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'An unmissable account . . . Accessible, entertaining and immaculately researched' - Dr Jonathan Sullivan, co-author of \u003ci\u003eTaiwan: A Contested Democracy Under Threat\u003c\/i\u003e and former Director of the China Policy Institute","brand":"MacMillan UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49932787318977,"sku":"9781035034024","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5512\/0833\/files\/9781035034024.jpg?v=1769438112","url":"https:\/\/www.porchlightbooks.com\/products\/ghost-nation-chris-horton-9781035034024","provider":"Porchlight Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}