{"title":"Martin Thorley","description":"\u003cp\u003eMartin Thorley's work offers insightful explorations into the complex world of \u003cstrong\u003epolitics and current affairs\u003c\/strong\u003e, blending sharp analysis with compelling storytelling. Readers can expect a thought-provoking examination of contemporary issues, often framed by vivid narratives that bring abstract ideas to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a distinctive voice and keen eye for detail, Thorley's writing invites reflection on the forces shaping society today. His books provide a nuanced perspective for those keen to understand the deeper currents behind headline news and political developments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"all-that-glistens-by-martin-thorley-9781805260073","title":"All That Glistens","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvestigates how Chinese state entities have compromised British business and politics at the highest levels.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 2010s, as China slid deeper into authoritarianism and the UK veered towards political uncertainty, the two countries declared a 'Golden Era' of relations. This challenge to the established international order came amid rising global concern around Chinese party-state intrusions abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll That Glistens\u003c\/em\u003e peels away the shiny exterior of the Sino-British 'golden age' to reveal a relationship built on global capitalism, British corruption, and Chinese Communist Party influence over UK affairs to the disquiet of London's allies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on his years on the ground in Beijing, as well as investigative research using open-source intelligence, Martin Thorley's timely book sheds light on a murky aspect of international relations. He reveals coordinated Chinese state actions reaching into the heart of Parliament, and the widespread compromise of British politics by Chinese commercial entities, particularly in nuclear energy, property development and currency-trading enterprises. Exposing the close connections between Western financialisation and China's geopolitical interference, this book offers a cautionary tale for all liberal democracies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47485779673324,"sku":"9781805260073","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781805260073-all-that-glistens.jpg?v=1775715356"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/martin-thorley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}