POWERFUL DIFFERENT EQUAL

Overcoming the Misconceptions and Differences Between China and the US

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From aggressive rhetoric against China, to the escalating trade war with tit-for-tat responses, and China’s 2025 initiative that threatens the US global leadership in advanced technologies, tensions between the US and China (the two dominant forces of today’s world) have never been higher.

Powerful, Different, Equal provides a timely analysis of the US-China relationship. Each country is rooted in its respective history and culture, and both are highly successful in achieving their main goals and highly resilient over time. Powerful, Different, Equal explores the historical foundations of each economic model, the core misconceptions on governance, economic, social and military issues, and the root causes of these misconceptions. If China and the US could close the gap by each understanding those differences and their implications, Pete argues, they could work together to overcome global issues to the benefit of all.

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POWERFUL DIFFERENT EQUAL

“What an incredible gift Peter Walker has given to readers – a balanced analysis of two cultures, thoughtfully researched, well-designed, grounded in historical perspective to provide a reasoned view on politics, decision-making, future challenges and opportunities. Peter has laid the groundwork for understanding. This is the best read I have read on US-China.”

DAVID O'BRIEN, SENIOR EXECUTIVE, EY

“I loved it. Clear, insightful, informative, easy-to-read, well-structured, concise.”

ANDREAS BEROUTSOS, PRIVATE EQUITY PARTNER

“Peter Walker’s book goes against all of our most common thinking, policies and business strategies focused on China. While written from a Westerner’s perspective, he sees the Chinese on their own terms and invites us to reconsider our most basic assumptions.”

WILLIAM F. MEEHAN III, RACCOON PARTNERS LECTURER IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, STANFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND SENIOR PARTNER EMERITUS, MCKINSEY&CO

“Understanding the world from another’s point of view is critical to success in business and in life. Peter Walker does a brilliant job of helping to bridge the huge disconnect in the way that China and the US see the world.”

ALAN COLBERG, PRESIDENT AND CEO, ASSURANT INC

“An important book for it is the only one I know that systematically disaggregates the values and world views of China and the West (primarily the US) and identifies how these differing perspectives are so instrumental to thinking and politics.”

RON O’HANLEY, PRESIDENT AND CEO, STATE STREET CORPORATION

“Easy and essential read for policy makers, offering relevant advice on moving forward.”

JAMES A. CROWNOVER, FORMER DIRECTOR, MCKINSEY&CO, AND FORMER BOARD CHAIRMAN, RICE UNIVERSITY

“Peter Walker’s book goes against all of our most common thinking, policies and business strategies focused on China. While written from a Westerner’s perspective, he sees the Chinese on their own terms and invites us to reconsider our most basic assumptions.”

WILLIAM F. MEEHAN III, RACCOON PARTNERS LECTURER IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, STANFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND SENIOR PARTNER EMERITUS, MCKINSEY&CO