{"product_id":"superpower-showdown-how-the-battle-between-trump-and-xi-threatens-a-new-cold-war-isbn-9780062953056","title":"Superpower Showdown: How the Battle Between Trump and Xi Threatens a New Cold War","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the inside story of the US–China trade war, how relations between these superpowers  unraveled, darkening prospects for global peace and prosperity, as told by two \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal \u003c\/em\u003ereporters, one based in Washington, D.C., the other in Beijing, who have had more access to the decision makers in the White House and in China’s Zhongnanhai leadership compound than anyone else.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe trade battle between China and the U.S. didn’t start with Trump and won’t end with him, argue Bob Davis and Lingling Wei. The two countries have a long and fraught political and economic history which has become more contentious over the past three years—an escalation that has negatively impacted both countries' economies and the world at large—and holds the potential for even more uncertainty and disruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e How did this stand-off happen? How much are U.S. presidents and officials who haven't effectively confronted or negotiated with China to blame? What role have Chinese leaders, and U.S. business leaders who for decades acted as Beijing’s lobbyists in Washington, played in driving tensions between the two countries?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuperpower Showdown\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of a romance gone bad. Uniquely positioned to tell the story, Davis and Wei have conducted hundreds of interviews with government and business officials in both nations over the seven years they have worked together writing for the \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal.\u003c\/em\u003e Analyzing U.S.–China relations, they explain how we have reached this tipping point, and look at where we could be headed. Vivid and provocative,\u003cem\u003e Superpower Showdown \u003c\/em\u003ewill help readers understand the context of the trade war and prepare them for what may come next.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"'We hope this book provides the material to understand what happened and why,' the authors conclude. Mission accomplished.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is essential reading for anyone concerned about America’s economic future.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever wished you were a fly on the wall as top leaders in the U.S. and China were considering how to parry their counterparts' most recent moves, here's your big chance. . . . The book starts out with an incredible reveal, at least for those of us who have watched China for years . . . (No spoilers: Go read the book to find out!) - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAxios\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A must-read for anyone interested in what happened between China and the United States, likely the world’s most important economic relationship.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eSuperpower Showdown\u003c\/em\u003e, a gripping and granular account of the past, present and future of the United States-China trade war by two former Beijing correspondents of the \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, could just as well have been titled \u003cem\u003eMarriage Story\u003c\/em\u003e. . . . There are perhaps no two journalists better placed to tell this tale. . . . The strength of this book lies in the rich perspectives it offers from both Washington and Beijing, presenting a clear insight into the decision-making of both parties.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Hindu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Davis and Wei provide an essential overview of how the United States and China became so entwined, and the challenges ahead. . . . \u003cem\u003eSuperpower Showdown\u003c\/em\u003e is especially insightful on how the contradictory natures of Trump and Xi have impeded understanding.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“My first advice to the Biden administration on trade and particularly our relationship with China is that they need to get and study copies of \u003cem\u003eSuperpower Showdown\u003c\/em\u003e, a book by Davis and Wei that describes the environment with China—that we are now experiencing an era of confrontation.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJosh Bolten, President and CEO of Business Roundtable, former White House chief of staff to President George W. Bush\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The twists and turns that produced the Trump administration’s China policy fill \u003cem\u003eSuperpower Showdown\u003c\/em\u003e, a lively account by two gifted \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e reporters.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProject Syndicate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] well-reported and fascinating look into Sino-American economic relations . . . The most compelling parts of the book report on what the negotiators and policymakers on both sides were thinking before striking a deal in January 2020.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Enterprise Institute\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Business","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889260622053,"sku":"NP9780062953056","price":32.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062953056.jpg?v=1730230867","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/superpower-showdown-how-the-battle-between-trump-and-xi-threatens-a-new-cold-war-isbn-9780062953056","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}