Kerry Brown Bücher

Xi Jinping – der mächtigste Mann in China seit Mao – höchste Zeit zu wissen, was er denkt! Er ist der mächtigste Mann der Welt: Chinas Staatschef hat eine Machtfülle erreicht wie vor ihm nur Mao Zedong, er ist Staatschef auf Lebenszeit. Sein »Gedankengut für das neue Zeitalter des Sozialismus chinesischer Prägung« ist die neue Leitlinie, Kritik an Xi gilt als verfassungswidrig. Sicher ist: Xi Jinping wird nicht nur China in den nächsten Dekaden lenken und leiten, er wird unser aller Zukunft bestimmen. Höchste Zeit also, uns mit seiner Sicht auf die Welt vertraut zu machen! Der langjährige China-Experte Kerry Brown erklärt kompakt auf 160 Seiten, was und wie Xi Jinping denkt: wie er die Armut bekämpfen, den Klimawandel abwenden, mittels Big Data, die Überwachung vervollständigen will, und was er von China erwartet – und wie weit er gehen würde, um dieses zu verteidigen. Kurz: alles, was wir über das neue China und seinen Herrscher Xi Jinping wissen müssen.

China has become the powerhouse of the world economy, its incredible boom overseen by the elite members of the secretive and all-powerful communist party. But since the election of Xi Jinping as General Secretary, life at the top in China has changed. Under the guise of a corruption crackdown, which has seen his rivals imprisoned, Xi Jinping has been quietly building one of the most powerful leaderships modern China has ever seen. In CEO China, the noted China expert Kerry Brown reveals the hidden story of the rise of the man dubbed the 'Chinese Godfather'. Brown investigates his relationship with his revolutionary father, who was expelled by Mao during the Cultural Revolution, his business dealings and allegiances in China's regional power struggles and his role in the internal battle raging between the old men of the Deng era and the new super-rich 'princelings'. Xi Jinping's China is powerful, aggressive and single-minded and this book will become a must-read for the Western world.

A sharp and smart history of 20th and 21st century China--

Taiwan: a place with its own flag, currency, government and military, but which most of the world does not recognise as a sovereign country. An island that China regards as a 'rebellious province', but which has managed to survive defiantly for decades. Now with its neighbour China a major power on the world stage and ally United States looking increasingly inward, Taiwan's position has never been more precarious.Kerry Brown and Kalley Wu Tzu-hui reveal how the island's shifting fortunes have been shaped by centuries of conquest and by a cast of dynamic characters, by Cold War intrigue and the rise of its neighbour as a global power, explaining how this tiny island, caught between the agendas of two superpowers, is attempting to find its place in a rapidly changing world order.

A timely political primer on Xi Jinping by acclaimed author and academic, Professor Kerry Brown.

Kerry Brown, a China expert, offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of both historic and contemporary China in this updated edition. The book addresses pressing questions about the nation's rapid ascent as a global superpower, providing readers with an engaging framework to understand its complex dynamics and significance in today's world.

Exploring the critical significance of Taiwan, this guide delves into its geopolitical importance for both China and Western nations, highlighting the implications for global stability and future relations. It addresses Taiwan's role in international politics, economic dynamics, and security concerns, making a compelling case for why understanding its situation is essential for all. Through a thorough analysis, the book emphasizes Taiwan's impact on broader global issues, urging readers to recognize its pivotal position in the contemporary world.

The book explores how European thinkers have perceived China over eight centuries, featuring annotated excerpts from notable figures like Voltaire, Marx, and Hegel. It highlights the diverse interpretations of China, depicting it as both a source of inspiration and a symbol of otherness and threat. Through these writings, the collection reveals the complexities of cultural and social differences, showcasing how these perspectives have shaped European understanding and engagement with China.

Renowned Sinologist Kerry Brown recounts his time doing business and diplomacy in five of China’s key cities. His account – a light, insightful alternative to today’s doom-laden tomes and thinkpieces – charts the social transformation of a rising power. Through wit, anecdote and analysis, Brown seeks to render China ‘knowable’ to his readers.

In the next decade China's actions on the world stage will affect us all. A new superpower, with the largest population and GDP on the globe, there are now fears that China is becoming more assertive. Here, award-winning China expert Kerry Brown guides us through China's foreign policy, from its skirmishes with US Navy destroyers in the South China Sea to its arguments with Japan over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands and its increased displays of military prowess - including huge investments in cyber warfare. Brown also assesses China's extraordinary plan to create a `New Silk Road' across Central Asia - one of the biggest infrastructure project in modern history. In doing so he seeks to answer a simple question: what does China want? The answer lies in the unique way China thinks about the world. A comprehensive analysis by one of the world's most recognised and respected authorities, and based upon unparalleled research into Chinese leaders, their beliefs and their instincts, China's World is an essential read for the Western world.