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Red Flags

Why Xi's China Is in Jeopardy

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Red Flags

By: George Magnus
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Will China rule the world, or will its dream turn into a nightmare? George Magnus, the trusted economic commentator on China, provides a penetrating account of the threats to China's continued rise.

Over the past four decades, China's remarkable transformation has garnered admiration but also sparked concern. Magnus draws on his intimate knowledge of this dynamic nation to uncover the origins of its ascent and show why the economic traps it faces at home and the political challenges it faces abroad pose a serious threat to its continued rise.

President Xi, possibly now leader for life, is determined to realize the Chinese dream of rejuvenating the nation and consigning to history the "century of humiliation". But Magnus warns that the Middle Kingdom's future rests on the willingness of its leader to embrace reform and open up, a philosophy that is at odds with his actions to date.

Engagingly weaving together economics, politics, and history, Red Flags is an authoritative and lucid account of the troubled times that lie ahead for a nation whose economic fortunes are closely intertwined with our own.

©2018 George Magnus (P)2018 Blackstone Audio, Inc. International Relations Public Policy Political Science Politics & Government Trades & Tariffs China Economic 21st Century World Diplomacy Modern Asia Capitalism Tariff Imperial Japan Socialism Taxation Ancient China
Enlightening Content • Balanced Perspective • Thorough Assessment • Academic Accessibility • Well-structured Analysis

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Magisterial and objective assessment. I enjoyed the sober analysis without hype or doom. It’s a very realistic and insightful book.

Magisterial and objective assessment

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This is well worth a listen for anyone interested in understanding China’s current political and economic policies. It includes a concise overview of China’s history.

An excellent overview of the state of China

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Although maybe not the “peek behind the curtain of China's dystopian Shadowland” that I might have hoped for when I read the title, I did find this book enlightening (maybe more than exiting, as it was a little dry at times).

If you want a sober and thorough evaluation of China's economic challenges by someone who knows what he’s talking about, I do think this is it. George Magnus is a renowned economist and he doesn't come off as biased when writing about China and Xi Jinping. Sometimes I did feel he maybe went a bit easy on Xi and the CCP, but this could be out of the wish to be as neutral as possible.

A sober and thorough evaluation of China's economic challenges

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The author gives 4 reasons why China is likely to experience slower growth in the next decades. Very well reasoned and supported with facts. Entertaining as well.

Fantastic analysis

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Something the world needs to listen to in light of the current Covid-19 Pandemic. XI's China is out to displace the United States of America as Premier World Power.

Eyes on XI's China!

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