When China Rules the World: The End of the Western World and the Birth of a New Global Order

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Soon China will rule the world. But in doing so, it will not become more 'Western'. Martin Jacques' celebrated book overturns conventional thinking about the ascendancy of China, showing how its impact will not just be economic, but cultural. As China's powerful civilization reasserts itself, it will signal the end of the global dominance of the Western nation-state, and a future of 'contested modernity'. 'Superb ... A compelling and thought-provoking analysis.' Seth Faison, Washington Post'A very forcefully written, lively book that is full of provocations and predictions.' Fareed Zakaria'The West hopes that wealth, globalization and political integration will turn China into a gentle giant ... But Jacques says that this is a delusion. Time will not make China more Western; it will make the West, and the world, more Chinese.' EconomistIncisive ... A work of considerable erudition, with provocative and often counterintuitive speculations.' Joseph Kahn, The New York TimesThis is a profound book, offering deep knowledge and understanding of China.' Munir Majid, The Edge, Singapore and Malaysia