<p><b>''Allen has shown remarkable courage in writing this . . . A disturbing, insightful book about China''s hidden, multitiered war-and how the West can fight back'' <i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b><br><br><b>The remarkable story of China''s two-decade quest for global dominance.<br></b><br>For several decades China''s ascendancy has been supported by an astonishingly broad and deep portfolio of quiet coercion. Stories of the Chinese Communist Party''s authoritarian reach are breathtaking - the gagging of sports stars and huge Western brands; Hollywood self-censorship; infrastructure deals in exchange for political loyalty in multilateral organizations; and of course - communications firms. But these are just the most visible examples.<br><br><i>Beijing Rules</i> exposes the armoury of strategies with which China has exploited Western weakness to position itself as leader in the game of nations: tying market access to political acquiescence; punitive tariffs; online disinformation operation