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The Contest of the Century

Paperback • 2015 • 1. edition

The Contest of the Century

By Geoff Dyer

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By sea and on the airwaves, by dollar and yuan, a contest has begun that will shape the next century. China's rise has now entered a critical new phase, as it seeks to translate its considerable economic heft into a larger role on the world stage, challenging American supremacy. Yet he also shows why China may struggle to unseat the West - its ambitious designs are provoking anxiety, especially in Asia, while America's global alliances have deep roots. If Washington can adjust to a world in whic...Show more

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9780718194628

Publisher

Penguin Books Ltd

Published year

2015

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1

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The Contest of the Century

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