Ghost Nation (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Pan Macmillan, London, 2026
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Paperback. 'Compelling and important' - Rana Mitter, The Observer'Few books qualify as essential reading but Ghost Nation is one of them' - Clive Hamilton, bestselling co-author of The Hidden HandThe gripping story of Taiwan's rich past and precarious present from the country's top foreign correspondent.Taiwan is the geopolitical tinderbox of the 21st century, sitting at the heart of the great power struggle between China and the US. Yet, the island remains profoundly misunderstood. From colonial outpost to a thriving democracy and global technological superpower, Taiwan's journey is one of resilience against 400 years of foreign rule. Now, its fate directly impacts every major economy, political alliance and the future of Artificial Intelligence.Drawing on over a decade of firsthand reporting in Taiwan, veteran journalist Chris Horton provides a panoramic and compelling history, exposing the fundamental weakness of China's claims and the strength of a nation forged by struggle.Ghost Nation is the definitive guide to understanding the greatest threat to global stability and a powerful testament to the people fighting for their self-determination and democracy. The world's stability rests on Taiwan's survival.'Indispensable and timely' - Melissa Chan, Emmy-nominated international affairs correspondent'An unmissable account . . . Accessible, entertaining and immaculately researched' - Dr Jonathan Sullivan, co-author of Taiwan: A Contested Democracy Under Threat and former Director of the China Policy Institute Veteran journalist Chris Horton delivers a gripping, urgent and approachable account of Taiwans rich history and precarious present. Based on a decade of on-the-ground reporting, he reveals how this vibrant democracy and tech colossus emerged against all odds. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Ghost Nation (Paperback)
- Author
- Chris Horton
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan, London
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1035034042
- ISBN 13
- 9781035034048
The gripping story of Taiwan’s rich past and precarious present from the country’s top foreign correspondent, now with an updated afterword.
‘Compelling and important’ – Rana Mitter, The Observer
‘Few books qualify as essential reading, but Ghost Nation is one of them’ – Clive Hamilton, bestselling co-author of Hidden Hand
‘A thoughtful, illuminating exploration of Taiwan’s past and present as well as its possible future’ – Booklist
Taiwan is the geopolitical tinderbox of the twenty-first century, a nation whose fate directly impacts every major economy, every global political alliance and even the future of AI. Sitting at the heart of the great power struggle between China and the US, the country is the linchpin of the modern world – yet it remains profoundly misunderstood.
From colonial outpost to a thriving democracy and global technological superpower, Taiwan’s journey is one of incredible resilience against 400 years of foreign rule. In Ghost Nation, veteran journalist Chris Horton draws on over a decade of first-hand reporting to provide a panoramic and compelling history. He exposes the fundamental weakness of China’s sovereignty claims and illuminates the strength of a nation forged by struggle.
Ghost Nation is the essential account of a people fighting for their self-determination and democracy and the definitive guide to understanding the current threat to global order. The world’s stability rests on Taiwan’s survival.
‘Indispensable and timely’ – Melissa Chan, Emmy-nominated international affairs correspondent
‘An unmissable account . . . Accessible, entertaining and immaculately researched’ – Dr Jonathan Sullivan, co-author of Taiwan: A Contested Democracy Under Threat and former director of the China Policy Institute
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About the Author
Chris Horton is a reporter who has covered cross-strait politics, domestic politics, the economy, culture and breaking news in Taiwan for The New York Times, Bloomberg News, The Atlantic, The Guardian, Financial Times and Nikkei Asia. He has lived in Taiwan since 2015, and in China and Hong Kong for the decade preceding that.
Ghost Nation is the culmination of his decade-plus of reporting on the region's complex history and its indispensable role in global politics and the future of technology.
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