The Hundred-Year Marathon

Michael Pillsbury, a U.S. government expert on China, uncovers a hidden strategy that he argues has fueled China's rise and aims to supplant the United States as the world's leading superpower. This book details how, over decades, China has pursued a long-term plan to achieve global dominance by 2049, the centennial of the People's Republic, often with unwitting American assistance.Why You Should Read? Gain insight into China's long-term geopolitical ambitions from a U.S. insider's perspective. Understand how traditional Chinese statecraft influences contemporary Chinese military and intelligence strategies. Learn about the historical U.S. role in China's economic and military development. Consider a new, more competitive U.S. strategy toward China based on its actual objectives.