Defying the Dragon
Hong Kong and the World's Largest Dictatorship
$41.69
- Paperback
432 pages
- Release Date
7 July 2024
Summary
‘Defying the Dragon’ tells a remarkable story of audacity: of how the people of Hong Kong challenged the PRC’s authority, just as its president reached the height of his powers. Is Xi’s China as unshakeable as it seems? What are its real interests in Hong Kong? Why are Beijing’s time-honoured means of control no longer working there? And where does this leave Hongkongers themselves?
Stephen Vines has lived in Hong Kong for over three decades. His book shrewdly unpacks the Hong Kong - …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781911723295 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1911723294 |
| Author: | Stephen Vines |
| Publisher: | C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Release Date: | 7 July 2024 |
| Weight: | 414g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm |
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‘Written with honesty and integrity, [Defying the Dragon] chronicles a critical moment in Hong Kong’s history as the city prepares for an unclear future.’
– Post MagazineAbout The Author
Stephen Vines
Stephen Vines, a journalist, broadcaster and author, was based in Hong Kong from 1987 to 2021. He has worked for many news outlets including the BBC, The Observer, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, The Independent and The Sunday Times, and has won several journalism awards. He is a serial entrepreneur.
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