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'Allen has shown remarkable courage in writing this . . . A disturbing, insightful book about China's hidden, multitiered war-and how the West can fight back' Kirkus Reviews

The remarkable story of China's two-decade quest for global dominance.

For several decades China's ascendancy has been supported by an astonishingly broad…

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1 author picked Beijing Rules as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This was my second favorite book. Ms. Allen's book is all about the various ways in which the Chinese Communist Party seeks to influence the course of events in other countries, especially in the U.S.

It is insightful and incredible. You will definitely be surprised. I believe that the information she shares is accurate, based on the extent of her research, my own personal experience, and the extent to which her claims have been corroborated by other researchers who have been writing on this topic in the past few years. In my view, her book is a must-read for anyone…

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