China's Future - Hardcover

"One of the many strengths of Shambaugh's book is that it delves beneath the surface noise surrounding the world's second-largest economy and focuses on the deeper political trends he has studied for decades." Financial Times "David Shambaugh lays out some bold speculations about possible futures for China that will make even seasoned China hands rethink their assumptions. It is critical reading from one of our most astute observers of that country." Francis Fukuyama, Stanford University "While it is not possible to predict China's future, it is possible to assay the contradictory forces that are propelling it forward. Bringing his years of experience and deep insight to bear, David Shambaugh has met this daunting challenge with great perception, balance and concision." Orville Schell, Arthur Ross Director, Center on US-China Relations, Asia Society "Anyone desiring to understand the debate over China's future underway among China's top leadership can do no better than Shambaugh's concise book." John Garver, Georgia Institute of Technology, "Convincing" Foreign Affairs

Having enjoyed unprecedented levels of growth, China is at a critical juncture in the development of its economy, society, polity, national security and international relations. The direction the nation takes at this crossroads will determine whether it stumbles and ultimately stalls or whether it continues to develop and prosper.