First published 2015
Henry Paulson chronicles his unique journey through China's economic transformation. As Goldman Sachs chief, he helped open Chinese markets to private enterprise. Later, as Treasury Secretary, he established the Strategic Economic Dialogue with the world's second largest economy. Paulson negotiated crucial reforms while protecting America's fragile financial system during crisis. He worked directly with top Chinese officials, including Xi Jinping and three heads of state. Drawing from this unmatched access, Paulson examines how China achieved superpower status so rapidly. He explains how business actually operates there and reveals strategies for Western leaders engaging with China. The book addresses critical questions about working with an authoritarian system facing environmental challenges and massive population demands for growth and security.
Genres: history, business, politics, economics
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: insider-perspective, political-intrigue
Setting: China, United States
Period: 21st-Century
448 pages · Hardcover · Twelve