Book Launch: 'Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and its Struggle for Survival'
Key information
- Date
- Time
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6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Venue
- SOAS Main Building
- Room
- R201
- Event type
- Launch
About this event
The Centre of Taiwan Studies is delighted to welcome Chris Horton to share his new book, Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and its Struggle for Survival.
Despite sitting at the heart of the tense relationship between China and the US, Taiwan’s history and its people have long been overlooked and misunderstood. In Ghost Nation, Taiwan-based journalist Chris Horton tells their stories and explores why this diplomatically isolated country has become such an important player on the world stage.
As China’s military preparations continue apace, the stakes have never been higher. Perched precariously on the fault-lines of global power, the fate of this vibrant democracy and tech colossus will shape Asia’s future – either containing or facilitating China’s expansionist goals.
Drawing from over a decade of living and reporting in Taiwan, and informed by interviews with everyday citizens, presidents and other key figures, Horton provides a panoramic view of this fascinating country. Ghost Nation will leave readers with a profound appreciation for Taiwan’s struggle for self-determination – and its pivotal role in our shared future.
About the speaker
Chris Horton
Chris Horton is a Taipei-based freelance reporter who for the past decade has covered cross-strait politics, domestic politics, the economy, culture and breaking news in Taiwan for The New York Times, Bloomberg, The Atlantic, The Guardian, Financial Times and Quartz. He has lived in Taiwan since 2015 and in China and Hong Kong for a over a decade prior to that.
Image credit: Timo Volz via Unsplash
