A book on the history and future of China from the ex-US Secretary of State. Kissinger took the historic step of reopening relations between China and the West in 1971, and this book distils his unique experience. 'Insightful, brilliant... modern history as told by someone who was actually in the room' }The Times Examining China's history from the classical era to the present day, this title describes the essence of its millennia-old approach to diplomacy, strategy and negotiation, reflecting on these attitudes for our own uncertain future.