Hidden Hand: Exposing How the Chinese Communist Party is Reshaping the World Canadian Edition

When Optimum attempted to publish Hidden Hand the book was temporarily put on hold to assess a Lawfare nuisance suit from the 48 Group Club of London. Then Lord and Lady Bates who were upset with the exposure of their clear links to Beijing also sent a letter. After full clarification and an exhaustive rebuttal both potential legal actions were halted. In Hidden Hand the books expose Dominic Barton, Justin Trudeau, John McCallum and Francois Phillipe Champagne. It also exposes the Laurentian elite, power corporation and the Canada China Business councils and their goalClive Hamilton and Mareike Ohlberg’s startling book about how the Chinese Communist party has spread its tentacles throughout the world is vital reading. The Guardian, LondonA must read a book Canadians need to understand, The Globe and MailHidden Hand is heavily sourced, crisply written and deeply alarming, The Times, LondonThe CCP knows how to reward its friends with access and opportunities, Axios, Bethany Allen-EbrahimianGovernments around the world are in the early stages of a repositioning of power, as China rises and the United States is drawn into direct competition. However, some are beginning to wonder whether, for all of the economic benefits, engaging with China carries unseen dangers.The Chinese Communist Party is now determined to reshape the world in its image. The party is not interested in democracy. It divides the world into those who can be won over and enemies. They have already lured many leaders to their corner; others are weighing up a devil's bargain.Hidden Hand is a detailed and devastating expose of the Chinese Communist Party influence in the West, including Canada. It could not arrive at a better time in Canada, with relations between Ottawa and Beijing reaching breaking point after two years of mounting tension. China's bullying behaviour, and the mobilizing of people loyal to the Chinese Communist Party on the streets of Canada's cities, has caused deep disquiet among Canadians.But the government seems paralyzed. Hidden Hand shows how Canada's political, business, academic and cultural elites have over many years been co-opted by the Chinese Communist Party and its agencies. They are confused about what is in Canada's national interests and frequently do Beijing's bidding. Hidden Hand shows how the Chinese Communist Party represents a profound threat to Western democracy.It's vital reading for Canadians who want to understand what is really happening, and points to a way of carving out a new diplomatic course with China. But the question Does the government have the will to stand up to Beijing and its proxies in Canada or is it too late?About the AuthorsClive Hamilton, AuthorClive is an Australian academic and author. His book on China's influence in Australia, Silent Invasion, was a national bestseller that propelled him to the center of the China debate at home and abroad. Clive has written numerous bestselling books spanning thirty years in academia. His articles have appeared in the Guardian, New York Times, Foreign Affairs and THES.Mareike Ohlberg, AuthorMareike is a senior fellow in the Asia Program of the German Marshall Fund. She previously worked at the Mercator Institute for China Studies. Her articles have been published in the New York Times, Foreign Affairs and Neue Zürcher Zeitung.Charles Burton, ForewordCharles is an Associate Professor at Brock University specializing in Comparative Politics, Government and Politics of China, Canada-China Relations and Human Rights. He served as Counsellor at the Canadian Embassy to China between 1991-1993 and 1998-2000. Prior to coming to Brock, Charles worked at the Communications Security Establishment of the Canadian Department of National Defence.