{"title":"Christoph Giesen","description":"\u003cp\u003eChristoph Giesen is a distinguished journalist and author, known for his insightful explorations into complex geopolitical landscapes. With a focus on China, Giesen's work provides a unique lens into the intricacies of the nation’s political and social fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his intriguing collection, which includes the notable title \u003cem\u003eThe Chinese Phantom\u003c\/em\u003e, Giesen masterfully blends investigative journalism with compelling storytelling. His books fall under the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, as they not only document historical and political events but also provide personal anecdotes and reflections that make these facets more relatable to readers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a captivating dive into the nuanced world of Chinese politics and society, with Giesen crafting narratives that are as educational as they are engaging. His writing offers a profound understanding of contemporary China, making these works an invaluable addition to any reader’s collection interested in global affairs and insightful biographical tales.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-chinese-phantom-by-bastian-obermaier-9781761380860","title":"The Chinese Phantom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gripping, real-life thriller following the authors' attempt to uncover the truth about one of the world's most wanted men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKarl Lee, alias Li Fangwei, plays a key role in the secret struggle between the world powers, bypassing Western sanctions to supply dictators with the weapons they need to wipe out their neighbouring countries—or even to trigger a third world war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor almost two decades, intelligence agencies have been hunting for Karl Lee. The FBI has put a $5 million bounty on his head, but nobody has been able to catch him. Now, four award-winning investigative journalists set out to find him. Following the routes of his deliveries and his money, the authors track down Karl Lee's businesses in China and uncover his network of shell companies. During their investigation, they get embroiled deeper and deeper in the shady world of the Chinese phantom, and realise that Karl Lee is just a pawn in a much bigger game of modern warfare and international espionage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Chinese Phantom\u003c\/em\u003e is described as \"an accomplished piece of investigative journalism that sheds light on the inner workings of the global arms trade. The subject is urgent and timely.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e-The Economist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A thrilling and globe-spanning account of the search for the world's most wanted man. The authors delve into the murky worlds of arms smuggling, sanctions-busting and espionage. In their hunt for the Chinese phantom, they encounter suspicious police, atomic experts, and former spies, as well as a perplexing wall of silence from the Israeli and US governments. The book delves into international rivalries, and explores a shifting game of realpolitik featuring Beijing and Washington, Tehran and Moscow, London and Munich. Lucid, compelling, and vividly written.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Luke Harding, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Invasion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"This gripping piece of investigative journalism follows its authors' attempts to uncover the truth about one of the world's most dangerous men and his involvement in Iran's ballistic missile programme... \u003cem\u003eThe Chinese Phantom\u003c\/em\u003e invokes a parallel world of deceit and lies... This is a thrilling and eloquent read which will appeal to a wide audience.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e-New Books in German\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46380076794092,"sku":"9781761380860","price":41.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3109753482815.jpg?v=1744840398"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/christoph-giesen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}