Every Breath You Take

A gripping true story of resilience that will stay with you long after the final page

From despair to triumph a breathtaking journey of human strength and hope

About the Ebook

China is building the world's first digital totalitarian state, a system of hitherto unimaginable social and political control. Internet freedom has been eliminated and ubiquitous surveillance cameras employ the latest facial recognition technology.

Through flagrant cyber espionage, it has plundered Western technology on a massive scale, bullied Western tech companies and academics (though many have been willing accomplices) and intimidated critics worldwide. In doing so, it has become a model for aspiring dictators everywhere.Ian Williams examines the extraordinary rise of the Chinese surveillance state, showing how it has been driven by the enigmatic Xi Jinping, now effectively president for life, and how it impacts the daily lives of Chinese citizens, particularly dissidents and those from ethnic minorities.

Supporting interviews and first-hand accounts from those whose lives have been turned upside down or worse highlight the chilling and ruthless efficiency with which the government can now act.The book also considers the wider implications for the rest of the world.

 How to deal with an increasingly strident, aggressive Beijing is one of the biggest challenges facing the West in what has become a technological Cold War.

Why You'll Love This Ebook

• Follow an extraordinary personal journey that defies medical odds and expectations
• Be inspired by the power of determination, family, and the will to survive
• Gain perspective on what truly matters when facing life's greatest challenges
• Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher

'A superb and deeply informed study — a chilling reminder to all who believe in the rule of law and an open society of China's present threats to our way of life' Chris Patten (Lord Patten of Barnes), last Governor of Hong Kong

'A devastating exposé' Daily Mail

'A persuasive, alarming wake-up call' Irish Times

'One of the year's most exciting releases' The Herald

'Williams knows his stuff — this is an accessible, valuable, troubling, timely book' Reaction Life

'Forget Soviet Russia, Xi's China now echoes 1930s Germany' Sunday Times

About the Author

Ian Williams was foreign correspondent for Channel 4 News, based in Russia (1992–1995) and then Asia (1995–2006). He then joined NBC News as Asia Correspondent (2006–2015), when he was based in Bangkok and Beijing. As well as reporting from China over the last 25 years, he has also covered conflicts in the Balkans, the Middle East and Ukraine. He won an Emmy and BAFTA awards for his discovery and reporting on the Serb detention camps during the war in Bosnia. He is currently a doctoral student in the War Studies department at King’s College, London, focusing on cyber issues.

Publication Details

Publisher: Birlinn Ltd

Publication Date: 01 April 2021

Print Length: 352 pages (Ebook edition)

ISBN (Ebook): 9781788853842

Format: Ebook

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