{"product_id":"ghost-nation-the-story-of-taiwan-and-its-struggle-for-survival-hardcover","title":"Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and Its Struggle for Survival - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris Horton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChris Horton is a freelance reporter in Taiwan, having covered cross-strait politics, domestic politics, the economy, culture and breaking news in Taiwan for \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBloomberg\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Financial Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eQuartz\u003c\/i\u003e. He has lived in Taiwan since 2015 and in China and Hong Kong for the decade preceding that. He is the last foreign journalist to interview former president Lee Teng-hui, arguably the midwife of Taiwanese democracy and one of the most underappreciated post-war Asian leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Indispensable and timely' - Melissa Chan, Emmy-nominated international affairs correspondent \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Few books qualify as essential reading but \u003ci\u003eGhost Nation\u003c\/i\u003e is one of them' - Clive Hamilton, bestselling co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe Hidden Hand\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe gripping story of Taiwan's past and precarious present from one of Taiwan's top foreign correspondents. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith all eyes on Ukraine and the Middle East, Taiwan is emerging as the next geopolitical tinderbox. Despite sitting at the heart of the tense relationship between China and the US, Taiwan's history and its people have long been overlooked and misunderstood. In \u003ci\u003eGhost Nation\u003c\/i\u003e, Taiwan-based journalist Chris Horton tells their stories and explores why this diplomatically isolated country has become such an important player on the world stage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs China's military preparations continue apace, the stakes have never been higher. Perched precariously on the fault-lines of global power, the fate of this vibrant democracy and tech colossus will shape Asia's future - either containing or facilitating China's expansionist goals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing from over a decade of living and reporting in Taiwan, and informed by interviews with everyday citizens, presidents and other key figures, Horton provides a panoramic view of this fascinating country. \u003ci\u003eGhost Nation\u003c\/i\u003e will leave readers with a profound appreciation for Taiwan's struggle for self-determination - and its pivotal role in our shared future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'An unmissable account . . . Accessible, entertaining and immaculately researched' - Dr Jonathan Sullivan, co-author of \u003ci\u003eTaiwan: A Contested Democracy Under Threat\u003c\/i\u003e and former Director of the China Policy Institute\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25 x 9.54 x 6.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 10, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52026561429805,"sku":"9781035034024","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/ghost-nation-the-story-of-taiwan-and-its-struggle-for-survival-hardcover-7830277.webp?v=1777424951","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/ghost-nation-the-story-of-taiwan-and-its-struggle-for-survival-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}