China seems to be suffering from growing pains, caused no doubt as a reflection of its massive growth and internal change in recent times, with its interaction with the rest of the world coming back and being amplified. Just like a teenager, it has believed it is invincible and yet there is still a lot of change awaiting it, some good, some bad…
This book provides a great, credible look at China and considers how the country is developing, changing and interacting with the west. With power comes responsibility and in many ways the country has an unenviable balancing act to achieve. It still needs its partners around the world, they may still need or desire them, yet it has to look also closer to home as the world’s fastest growing economy and largest population mean that the potential for change and reverberated impact is great. Can China learn to trust and embrace the west? Can this largesse be reciprocated?
The author has done a lot of research, discussing with experts in many areas of finance, politics, economics and education to look at how the west currently views and evaluates China and, of course, vice versa. It all made for an engaging, informative book. It shows that adjustment and change may be required by both sides yet the jury is out if both sides will be prepared to make reasonable accommodations. Time and circumstances will tell.
There are no wild-eyed forecasts or predictions contained within the book, just a fairly open, clear and articulate look at matters. It can be an ideal book for anyone who has more than a passing interest in economics, politics or just current affairs.
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