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Defying The Dragon: Hong Kong And The World's Largest Dictatorship
Defying The Dragon: Hong Kong And The World's Largest Dictatorship
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Stephen Vines has lived in Hong Kong for over three decades. His book shrewdly unpacks the Hong Kong-China relationship and its wider significance--right up to the astonishing convergence of political turmoil and international crisis with Covid-19 and the 2020-21 crackdown.
Vividly describing the uprising from street level, Vines explains how and why it unfolded, and its global repercussions. Now, the international community is reassessing relations with Beijing, just as Hong Kong's rebellion and China's handling of the pandemic have exposed the regime's weakness. In a crisis that has become existential all round, what lies ahead for Hong Kong, China and the world?
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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One Line Summary
Insightful look at Hong Kong's resistance against Beijing.
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Who is this book for?
If you're interested in contemporary politics and the fight for autonomy, this book offers a compelling inside story. Stephen Vines's detailed account reveals how Hong Kong's protesters challenge authoritarian control and what that means for global politics. It's a captivating read filled with vivid street-level stories and sharp insights into a pivotal moment in history.