A rigorously researched and gripping account... a beautifully written book Kathrin Hille, Financial Times Excellent and timely Khans book suggests that military conflict is not inevitable and that calm heads, open communication and the spirit of compromise could yet save us from a third world war Neal E. Robbins, Literary Review Deeply researched and fascinating The GuardianA gripping account of the past and future of Taiwan In the overwhelming chaos across Asia at the end of the Second World War, one relatively minor issue was the future of the Japanese colony of Taiwan, a large island some one hundred miles off the coast of Fujian. Handed to the Kuomintangruled Republic of China, in 1949 it suddenly became the focus of global attention as a random crosssection of defeated Nationalists, including President Chiang Kaishek, fled there from Maos triumphant Communist forces.The Struggle for Taiwan is a balanced and convincing account of the sequence of events that has left Taiwan for generations as a political anomaly, with issues around its status and future continuing to threaten war. With deepening democratization, Taiwan further goads Beijing, remaining functionally independent from China even as Xi Jinping clamours for unification.This invaluable book allows readers to understand the complex story of this unique place and its role in international relations. With its striking economic dynamism and commitment to democracy, can Taiwan continue as Hong Kong once did ...

Binding: Hardback;336 pages; Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; Classification: HBJF; Weight: 662 g; Dimensions: 240 x 165 x 30

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