Description: Please Note. If eBay says that this item will take 2-3 months to be delivered (by clicking on the "Postage, Returns & Payments Tab above). THIS IS INCORRECT! We usually post our items within 24 hours and you should have it within a week or so - (depending on your location within Australia). The untold story of China's rise as a global superpower, chronicled through the diplomatic shock troops that connect Beijing to the world. China's Civilian Army charts China's transformation from an isolated and impoverished communist state to a global superpower from the perspective of those on the front line: China's diplomats. They give a rare perspective on the greatest geopolitical drama of the last half century.In the early days of the People's Republic, diplomats were highly-disciplined, committed communists who feared revealing any weakness to the threatening capitalist world. Remarkably, the model thatrevolutionary leader Zhou Enlai established continues to this day despite the massive changes the country has undergone in recent decades. Little is known or understood about the inner workings of the Chinese government as the country bursts onto the world stage, as the world's second largest economy and an emerging military superpower. China's Diplomats embody its battle between insecurity and self-confidence, internally and externally. To this day, Chinese diplomats work in pairs so that one can always watch the other for signs of ideological impurity. They're often dubbed China's "wolf warriors" for their combative approach to asserting Chineseinterests.Drawing for the first time on the memoirs of more than a hundred retired diplomats as well as author Peter Martin's first-hand reporting as a journalist in Beijing, this groundbreaking book blends history with current events to tease out enduring lessons about the kind of power China is set to become. It is required reading for anyone who wants to understand China's quest for global power, as seen from the inside. Please remember this is a second hand book. It is RARE that a second hand book is in perfect condition. So please don’t expect this. We describe the condition of our books as best we can, but there are times when we may miss a small blemish , mark or other minor flaw in the book. The pictures are of the actual book for sale. In Stock IN Australia We deliver by Australia Post.(Where Applicable)Australia Post / Ebay recently INCREASED postage fees by nearly 30%AND decreased the sizes of their satchels and boxes over the past few years.By the time postage fees for this book are taken off the purchase price (depending on the weight of the book)It means this book is selling for under $2.00 Visit our store!warehouse-deals-direct-australia Payment We accept all credit cards including Mastercard, Visa, Amex, Discover, PayPal, Google Pay & Apple Pay Shipping We use Australia Post for most of our shipping. We ship most items within 24 hours. Return Policy We offer a 30 day return policy on most goods (unless otherwise stated) About Us We are a small home based business based in Melbourne Australia. _gsrx_vers_1677 (GS 9.8.1 (1677))
Price: 29.99 AUD
Location: Boronia
End Time: 2025-02-08T19:35:56.000Z
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Type: Study Guide
Author: Peter Martin
Publication Name: China's Civilian Army
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
