The Digital Silk Road: China's Quest to Wire the World and Win the Future

The "Digital Silk Road" is an expertly crafted guide that provides a comprehensive look at China's global infrastructure expansion, shedding light on the battle to connect and control tomorrow's networks.

With a focus on the economic and strategic consequences of a future where all routers lead to Beijing, this book takes readers on a journey inside China's surveillance state, rural America, and Africa's megacities.

The author, Jonathan Hillman, reveals what China's expanding digital footprint looks like on the ground and explores the advantages of a future where China becomes the world's chief network operator.

However, the book also highlights Beijing's vulnerabilities in key dimensions and the opportunity for the United States to offer better alternatives.

The "Digital Silk Road" is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the geopolitics of technology and the future of global connectivity.