First published 2022
Investigative journalist Peter Schweizer tackles what he calls his most frightening investigation in twenty-five years of reporting. The book examines how American elites across multiple sectors have formed covert partnerships with the Chinese government. Presidential families, technology leaders, financial executives, universities, and athletes have made undisclosed agreements that strengthen China's military and economic capabilities while weakening American security. Schweizer's forensic team analyzed corporate records and legal documents for over a year to uncover these hidden transactions. The investigation reveals that many wealthy Americans not only profit from helping China but privately view the Chinese system as superior to American democracy. The book documents specific deals these elites hoped would remain secret and demonstrates how personal enrichment motivates their willingness to assist Chinese global expansion.
Genres: business, american, 21st-century, investigative-journalism, current-affairs, academic
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism, non-fiction
Setting: America, China
Period: 21st-century
341 pages · Hardcover · Harper