Silent Invasion (book)
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| Author | Clive Hamilton |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Chinese Communist Party, Australia–China relations, Chinese Australians, Chinese dissidents |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Set in | Australia and the People's Republic of China |
| Publisher | Hardie Grant |
Publication date | 22 February 2018 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Pages | 376 |
| ISBN | 9781743794807 (Paperback) |
| Followed by | Hidden Hand: Exposing How The Chinese Communist Party Is Reshaping The World |
Silent Invasion: China's Influence in Australia is a 2018 book by Clive Hamilton and is about the growing influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in Australian politics and civil society. The book details systematic attempts by the government of the People's Republic of China to expand its influence and espionage network in Australia.[1] The author alleges that this is causing "the erosion of Australian sovereignty".[2]
In the book's initial publication in November 2017 was delayed due to legal concerns by the initial publishers, Allen & Unwin, that they “would be targeted by Beijing and its proxies in Australia.” The book was published after Hardie Grant Books agreed to publish the book.[2][3]
The Chinese translation is not available in Simplified Chinese but available in Traditional Chinese, and it was published by Zuoan Wenhua Publishing as Silent Invasion: The China Factor in Australia (無聲的入侵：中國因素在澳洲; ISBN 9789865727833) on 20 March 2019.[4]
The Japanese translation was published by Asuka Shinsha Publishing as Invisible Invasion: The China’s Campaign to Control Australia (目に見えぬ侵略 中国のオーストラリア支配計画; ISBN 978-4-86410-747-1) on 28 May 2020.[5]
The Korean translation was published by Sejong Books as China's Quiet Invasion (중국의 조용한 침공; ISBN 978-89-8407-954-0) on 4 June 2021.[6]
The book received mixed reception in the Australian press, amid concerns that the book may promoting Sinophobia against Chinese Australians. Tim Soutphommasane, Australia's Race Discrimination Commissioner, argued that Hamilton's use of terms such as "panda huggers", "dyeing Australia red", and "China's fifth column in Australia" in the book promote Yellow Peril racism reminiscent of the White Australia policy and strokes anti-Chinese hysteria, which may lead to the loyalty of Chinese Australians being questioned and thus may limit their participation in Australia's multicultural society.[7] In response, Hamilton rejected Soutphommasane's accusations of Sinophobia, by noting that that the book was researched by Chinese-Australian researcher Alex Joske, endorsed by Sinologist John Fitzgerald and Chinese dissident groups, and argued that accusations of racism and Sinophobia take advantage of Australia's social anxieties over its past and play into the agenda of the Chinese Communist Party.[8]
Due to controversy, Australian Greens MP David Shoebridge withdrew from the book's launch, and fellow Greens MP Justin Field attended the launch on his behalf.[9]
In his review of the book, David Brophy, professor of Chinese history at the University of Sydney, questioned Hamilton's claims of Chinese interference, and argued that Hamilton promotes China as a threat "not because of what it does, but because of what it is", and that Hamilton overlooked domestic factors in his research. Brophy criticized Hamilton's call for the ban of Chinese civil organizations with links to Chinese embassies (such as Confucius Institutes), restrictions on visa applications from China supporters, as well as concerns over the loyalties of Chinese Australians, which Brophy compared to red-baiting during the Cold War, and argued would lead to increased ostracization against Chinese Australians and restrictions on their rights. Brophy also criticized Hamilton's accusations of Chinese threats to Australian intellectual freedom through the promotion of self-policing and political interference, and pointed out domestic factors such as the decrease in government funding of China research faculties, such the Australian National University's Asian studies courses, having a greater detrimental effect. Brophy concluded that Hamilton's arguments are "xenophobic" and "reflect an "unwillingness to confront our own failings and shift the blame onto China", and that while Hamilton raises some legitimate concerns such as foreign political interests interfering in Australia, they need to be approached through increased academic funding and transparency in political lobbying, rather than singling out a particular country.[1]
- Claws of the Panda, 2019 book about Chinese government influence in Canada.
- Stealth War, 2019 book about Chinese government influence in the United States
- ^ a b Brophy, David (April 2018). "David Brophy reviews 'Silent Invasion: China's Influence in Australia' by Clive Hamilton". Australian Book Review. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ a b Welch, Dylan (22 February 2018). "Chinese agents 'infiltrating church groups to undermine Australia's sovereignty'". ABC News. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Australian Book on China's 'Silent Invasion' Withdrawn At Last Minute Amid Legal Threats". Radio Free Asia. 13 November 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Silent Invasion: The China Factor in Australia (無聲的入侵：中國因素在澳洲)". Book Republic Publishing Group (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 14 June 2020.
- ^ "Invisible Invasion: The China's Campaign to Control Australia (目に見えぬ侵略 中国のオーストラリア支配計画)". Asuka Shinsha Publishing (in Japanese). May 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
- ^ "China's Quiet Invasion (중국의 조용한 침공)". Sejong Books (in Korean). June 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ Soutphommasane, Tim (28 February 2018). "Beware fanning flames of racism over 'silent invasion' fears". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ Hamilton, Clive (18 March 2018). "I expected to be attacked as racist - just not by Tim Soutphommasane". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ Maley, Paul (13 March 2018). "Greens MP backs off China book". The Australian. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
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In 2008 Clive Hamilton was at Parliament House in Canberra when the Beijing Olympic torch relay passed through. He watched in bewilderment as a small pro-Tibet protest was overrun by thousands of angry Chinese students. Where did they come from? Why were they so aggressive? And what gave them the right to shut down others exercising their democratic right to protest? The authorities did nothing about it, and what he saw stayed with him.
In 2016 it was revealed that wealthy Chinese businessmen linked to the Chinese Communist Party had become the largest donors to both major political parties. Hamilton realised something big was happening, and decided to investigate the Chinese government’s influence in Australia. What he found shocked him.
From politics to culture, real estate to agriculture, universities to unions, and even in our primary schools, he uncovered compelling evidence of the Chinese Communist Party’s infiltration of Australia. Sophisticated influence operations target Australia’s elites, and parts of the large Chinese-Australian diaspora have been mobilised to buy access to politicians, limit academic freedom, intimidate critics, collect information for Chinese intelligence agencies, and protest in the streets against Australian government policy. It’s no exaggeration to say the Chinese Communist Party and Australian democracy are on a collision course. The CCP is determined to win, while Australia looks the other way.
Thoroughly researched and powerfully argued, Silent Invasionis a sobering examination of the mounting threats to democratic freedoms Australians have for too long taken for granted. Yes, China is important to our economic prosperity; but, Hamilton asks, how much is our sovereignty as a nation worth?
‘Anyone keen to understand how China draws other countries into its sphere of influence should start with Silent Invasion. This is an important book for the future of Australia. But tug on the threads of China’s influence networks in Australia and its global network of influence operations starts to unravel.’ –Professor John Fitzgerald, author of Big White Lie: Chinese Australians in White Australia
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John c
5.0 out of 5 stars China is the enemy withinReviewed in Australia on 18 June 2021
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Clive Hamilton has collated in a systematic and user friendly manner an incredible number of seemingly disparate facts and pointed out that these are all related to the infiltration of the Chinese Communist Party into the very fabric of Australian political social cultural and educational life.
The source materials are well documented in the many citations.
The book sounds an important warning for all Australians concerned about preserving cherished and long standing values such as of freedom of speech, democracy , individual freedoms, & a way of life free of political interference .
A must read for all Australians concerned with protecting their way of life
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5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read thisReviewed in Australia on 4 September 2020
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The research in this book is incredible - in fact I found it difficult to take in the amount of information this book contans - it's full of chinese names that mean nothing to me, dates, people, events, departments ... etc. But what it did do for me is alert me to how the CCP pretty much has been at war, (and not just with Australia), and how Australian politicians, instead of looking after Australia have pretty much sold it out. Add that information to relatively recent news reports and it all sort of makes sense.
This book succeeds in imparting it's message.
IMO everyone should read this book.
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Benjamin Mockler
4.0 out of 5 stars A wake-up call to Australia and the worldReviewed in Australia on 5 July 2021
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TBH, I thought at times the author relied more on suggestion rather than iron-clad evidence, and I can imagine that some of those named might feel unfairly maligned. But even if only half those fingered have acted against Australian interests, then that needs to be forcefully combatted.
It's scary what China has become.
The sequel to this book will be interesting: How, after spending billions on it's soft-power push around the world, China spat the dummy and undermined it's own pitch, attacking anyone and everyone. Many of China's agents and influencers must be in despair - not that they would dare to admit to their own goal - Pooh Xi wouldn't like that.
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Kenneth John Conway
5.0 out of 5 stars Asleep at the wheel or corrupt?Reviewed in Australia on 21 July 2020
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This is a book that should be compulsory reading for all our politicians and university staff. Our universities were screwed for funding by the Liberal Party when they got onto power and were told to find the money elsewhere. Our politicians both Labour and Liberal have got onto the Chinese Communist Party gravy train and are selling us down the creek to get reelected or to get a job after politics.
It has to stop. I think the corona virus has come at the right time to make the country sit up and take a look.
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Cheryl Archer
5.0 out of 5 stars Scary truthReviewed in Australia on 22 February 2019
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This book is a "must read" for those who are not aware of the insidious nature of China's business and political dealings in Australia, and the rest of the world. It is truly "jaw dropping" to read the extent of it, and to what level the Chinese Communist Party will go to further their agenda. To realise just how gullible some of our politicians are, at local Council, State and Federal levels, is frightening. Whether it is just their naivety, or worse the degree of corruption they will stoop to is a wake-up call for all Australians who dearly love their country.
A very well written and heavily researched book.
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Brett M
5.0 out of 5 stars An very important and timely bookReviewed in Australia on 24 May 2018
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This is an incredibly important book that every Australians should read. It documents how gaining control over Australia is a key part of the Chinese Communist Party's Strategy for regional domination, and explains the methodical way they are going about gaining this control.
Up until now the sporadic articles we hear about Chinese influence peddling in this country, and the money flowing into political coffers has been disconcerting, but after understanding the full picture as painted my Mr. Hamilton, it is truly frightening.
The Chinese infiltration of Australia is the biggest and most significant threat we have faced since WWII. Read this book and you will understand why.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Insider's Detailed View of the Campaign Against AustraliaReviewed in Australia on 4 May 2021
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Clive Hamilton provides exceptionally detailed references and examples of the penetration of Australia's academic institutions, political parties and machinery and strategic and tactical assets over a long and highy focused campaign to compromise all our most valuable IP, defences and relationships.
A must read against which to assess what is now increasingly urgent daily news.
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hoodle
5.0 out of 5 stars I was shocked at how easy our politicians have sold out to the CCP for donations or consulting gigs.Reviewed in Australia on 9 August 2020
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Well researched and referenced, this should be the basis for a Royal Commission. The CCP has infiltrated all political parties at Federal, State and Local levels. While we currently live in a sovereign nation, this may not be the reality for my children. The CCP has only one ambition, to rule the world and our politicians are rolling over for 40 pieces of silver.
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George J
3.0 out of 5 stars A wake call for all people who regard Australia as their home countryReviewed in Australia on 5 March 2018
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A wake up call to all Australians, including Chinese Australians (although a little late because money talks :-).
It is odd the book author used in various paragraphs (chapter Qiaowu and chapter Dark money) the term "Chinese Australian community" (which usually means Australians living in China), or "Chinese-Australian community" which lumps up all Australian citizens or residents of Chinese background as a single group, which is very unfair to a large number of Chinese Australians who never read from the local Chinese language media outlets in Australia. (UPDATE: the author did come back to this topic in the last chapter of the book with a more balanced examination).
The author seems unable to find an accurate name for a significant section of the Australian population (including some Anglo-Australians such as Geoff Raby) who want to make Australia less Western and more like China (and more authoritarian and corrupt).
The book also has different chapters about China's potentially gigantic investment in Australia, coercion through trade, espionage, and buying out Australia's politicians (former and current), academic institutions and infrastructure corporations, which are almost like in some pacific island country :-).
However, the book author failed to have a closer examination at one of the real causes, i.e., excessive immigration (another "inevitability" myth) under Rudd, Gillard, Abbott and Turnbull.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Must ReadReviewed in Australia on 15 November 2021
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Must read for those with an interest in the excessive influence of the Chinese Communist Party on many aspects of life within Australia and on the diaspora.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Chinese influence in AustraliaReviewed in Australia on 2 March 2021
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This book is very enlightening. It details how the Chinese Communist Party is intergating itself into all areas of Australia society, business, industry, education institutions and culture all for self indulgence and $$$. Should be compulsory reading for all.
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Kardy
4.0 out of 5 stars Engrossing readReviewed in Australia on 14 August 2018
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I was initially sceptical of the claims of this book. However, after reading I think the author is justified in expressing his concerns regarding the influence of China and the Chinese government in Australia.
The main piece of evidence in supporting the claim of China's aggressive intentions are the occupation and militarisation of the islands in the South China Sea. What happens next on that issue will go a long way I think to revealing China's true aspirations and intentions.
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Alok R
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book. A must Read.Reviewed in Australia on 7 October 2020
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Well researched book. I thank the Author for opening my eyes. ‘A must read’ for all Australians. Unsuspecting people can easily fall in this insidious and well organized trap. This book explains that how even the smart guys or even well informed politicians/ businessmen can fall into the trap.
Explains how the CCP operates with many of its harmless looking social groups.
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Lance Bryant
5.0 out of 5 stars Well Researched, Interesting and Scary - Luckily, Clive's message is being heeded!Reviewed in Australia on 27 December 2019
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This is a must-read for anyone in Australia, especially businessmen and our Politicians, although I suspect they did read it and some have started to be on the lookout. Although it's a couple of years old, I see lots of current references to issues in the book and I see the same levers applied by the CCP to businesses and Chinese people here and around the world.
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Paul A
5.0 out of 5 stars FantasticReviewed in Australia on 7 June 2018
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This book is essential reading for people who care about this country deeply. The raw details are stripped back to reveal the crafty and downright sneaky ways that a foreign power is succeeding at infiltrating our country, whilst our Federal and State politicians almost literally turn away and kowtow in a similar manner to our Universities.
This book will give you the details and the steel to see what is happening....and what no-one seems to be doing about it.
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Michael Colling
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrifying. An important must-read for Australia and The WestReviewed in Australia on 18 August 2020
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Australia has been asleep at the wheel whilst China's Orwellian empire has risen. This is a beautifully written book, not based on ideology or xenophobia, but taking the FACTS of what is happening right now and what's ahead of us. All Australians, in fact the world, needs to read this.
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Belinda Green
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provokingReviewed in Australia on 31 August 2020
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This book was written a couple of years ago, but has become extremely topical recently. China’s aggressive, expansionist policies are brought to the fore. This is a book that shakes one out of complacency, by highlighting the differences between a democracy and an authoritarian state.
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John W Snelling
5.0 out of 5 stars The entire content of this book is essential reading for all AustraliansReviewed in Australia on 18 June 2021
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After reading the book on my eKindle I purchased the printed version from Amazon and it is currently being read by some of my neighbours.
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Mark Sinclair
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for a better understanding of Chinas influence in AustraliaReviewed in Australia on 21 August 2021
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A must read for any Australian to gain a broader understanding of the current influence of China on our political outcomes.
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Andrea
5.0 out of 5 stars Eye opener and warning to all AustraliansReviewed in Australia on 12 December 2020
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This book is an eye opener for all Australians and we should heed these words if we wish to remain an independent, democratic society. One to add to the school curriculum
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5.0 out of 5 stars Australia Beware!
Reviewed in Australia on 17 February 2020
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Australia beware of the enemy within our community. This book is essential reading for every free-thinking Australian who enjoys the 'freedom' of our democratic society. Hold on to it before it's too late!!!
PS: Is there a 'hard copy' available?
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democrat4freedom
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book straight to the facts
Reviewed in Australia on 30 July 2020
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Excellent book well written and with straight facts, it gives an inside report of the influence on how
the Chinese "Businessmen" buy our politicians to influence and be a mouthpiece for the CCP.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Threat that China Poses
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Excellent and well-researched book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Compulsory
Reviewed in Australia on 18 February 2024
This book should be compulsory reading for high school students - before they get to Uni. And pretty much every government employee and politician in this country. Couple it with a true and honest education on what communism actually is and how it works in the real world - not some propaganda based drivel about the wonders of Marx and Lenin ideology.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Disturbing Read
Reviewed in Australia on 21 November 2018
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Hard to out it down to a biased rant. Too many examples and too many facts that coincide with what is appearing in national and international news.
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Maureen Lind
5.0 out of 5 stars EVERY AUSTRALIAN MUST READ THIS BOOK
Reviewed in Australia on 6 August 2020
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This book shows that Australia is under serious attack...IT IS FRIGHTENING. AN INSIDIOUS PLANNED ATTACK AND SHOWS WE ARE TOO TRUSTING. WE HAVE been and are asleep.
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Chris Randall
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ FOR DEMOCRACY
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Factual information with footnotes to research. Brilliant reading with all the information one needs
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read & well researched.
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5.0 out of 5 stars China is the enemy withinReviewed in Australia on 18 June 2021
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Clive Hamilton has collated in a systematic and user friendly manner an incredible number of seemingly disparate facts and pointed out that these are all related to the infiltration of the Chinese Communist Party into the very fabric of Australian political social cultural and educational life.
The source materials are well documented in the many citations.
The book sounds an important warning for all Australians concerned about preserving cherished and long standing values such as of freedom of speech, democracy , individual freedoms, & a way of life free of political interference .
A must read for all Australians concerned with protecting their way of life
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5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read thisReviewed in Australia on 4 September 2020
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The research in this book is incredible - in fact I found it difficult to take in the amount of information this book contans - it's full of chinese names that mean nothing to me, dates, people, events, departments ... etc. But what it did do for me is alert me to how the CCP pretty much has been at war, (and not just with Australia), and how Australian politicians, instead of looking after Australia have pretty much sold it out. Add that information to relatively recent news reports and it all sort of makes sense.
This book succeeds in imparting it's message.
IMO everyone should read this book.
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Benjamin Mockler
4.0 out of 5 stars A wake-up call to Australia and the worldReviewed in Australia on 5 July 2021
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TBH, I thought at times the author relied more on suggestion rather than iron-clad evidence, and I can imagine that some of those named might feel unfairly maligned. But even if only half those fingered have acted against Australian interests, then that needs to be forcefully combatted.
It's scary what China has become.
The sequel to this book will be interesting: How, after spending billions on it's soft-power push around the world, China spat the dummy and undermined it's own pitch, attacking anyone and everyone. Many of China's agents and influencers must be in despair - not that they would dare to admit to their own goal - Pooh Xi wouldn't like that.
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Kenneth John Conway
5.0 out of 5 stars Asleep at the wheel or corrupt?Reviewed in Australia on 21 July 2020
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This is a book that should be compulsory reading for all our politicians and university staff. Our universities were screwed for funding by the Liberal Party when they got onto power and were told to find the money elsewhere. Our politicians both Labour and Liberal have got onto the Chinese Communist Party gravy train and are selling us down the creek to get reelected or to get a job after politics.
It has to stop. I think the corona virus has come at the right time to make the country sit up and take a look.
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Cheryl Archer
5.0 out of 5 stars Scary truthReviewed in Australia on 22 February 2019
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This book is a "must read" for those who are not aware of the insidious nature of China's business and political dealings in Australia, and the rest of the world. It is truly "jaw dropping" to read the extent of it, and to what level the Chinese Communist Party will go to further their agenda. To realise just how gullible some of our politicians are, at local Council, State and Federal levels, is frightening. Whether it is just their naivety, or worse the degree of corruption they will stoop to is a wake-up call for all Australians who dearly love their country.
A very well written and heavily researched book.
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Brett M
5.0 out of 5 stars An very important and timely bookReviewed in Australia on 24 May 2018
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This is an incredibly important book that every Australians should read. It documents how gaining control over Australia is a key part of the Chinese Communist Party's Strategy for regional domination, and explains the methodical way they are going about gaining this control.
Up until now the sporadic articles we hear about Chinese influence peddling in this country, and the money flowing into political coffers has been disconcerting, but after understanding the full picture as painted my Mr. Hamilton, it is truly frightening.
The Chinese infiltration of Australia is the biggest and most significant threat we have faced since WWII. Read this book and you will understand why.
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Z∞
5.0 out of 5 stars An Insider's Detailed View of the Campaign Against AustraliaReviewed in Australia on 4 May 2021
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Clive Hamilton provides exceptionally detailed references and examples of the penetration of Australia's academic institutions, political parties and machinery and strategic and tactical assets over a long and highy focused campaign to compromise all our most valuable IP, defences and relationships.
A must read against which to assess what is now increasingly urgent daily news.
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hoodle
5.0 out of 5 stars I was shocked at how easy our politicians have sold out to the CCP for donations or consulting gigs.Reviewed in Australia on 9 August 2020
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Well researched and referenced, this should be the basis for a Royal Commission. The CCP has infiltrated all political parties at Federal, State and Local levels. While we currently live in a sovereign nation, this may not be the reality for my children. The CCP has only one ambition, to rule the world and our politicians are rolling over for 40 pieces of silver.
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George J
3.0 out of 5 stars A wake call for all people who regard Australia as their home countryReviewed in Australia on 5 March 2018
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A wake up call to all Australians, including Chinese Australians (although a little late because money talks :-).
It is odd the book author used in various paragraphs (chapter Qiaowu and chapter Dark money) the term "Chinese Australian community" (which usually means Australians living in China), or "Chinese-Australian community" which lumps up all Australian citizens or residents of Chinese background as a single group, which is very unfair to a large number of Chinese Australians who never read from the local Chinese language media outlets in Australia. (UPDATE: the author did come back to this topic in the last chapter of the book with a more balanced examination).
The author seems unable to find an accurate name for a significant section of the Australian population (including some Anglo-Australians such as Geoff Raby) who want to make Australia less Western and more like China (and more authoritarian and corrupt).
The book also has different chapters about China's potentially gigantic investment in Australia, coercion through trade, espionage, and buying out Australia's politicians (former and current), academic institutions and infrastructure corporations, which are almost like in some pacific island country :-).
However, the book author failed to have a closer examination at one of the real causes, i.e., excessive immigration (another "inevitability" myth) under Rudd, Gillard, Abbott and Turnbull.
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Blackadder
4.0 out of 5 stars Must ReadReviewed in Australia on 15 November 2021
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Must read for those with an interest in the excessive influence of the Chinese Communist Party on many aspects of life within Australia and on the diaspora.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Chinese influence in AustraliaReviewed in Australia on 2 March 2021
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This book is very enlightening. It details how the Chinese Communist Party is intergating itself into all areas of Australia society, business, industry, education institutions and culture all for self indulgence and $$$. Should be compulsory reading for all.
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Kardy
4.0 out of 5 stars Engrossing readReviewed in Australia on 14 August 2018
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I was initially sceptical of the claims of this book. However, after reading I think the author is justified in expressing his concerns regarding the influence of China and the Chinese government in Australia.
The main piece of evidence in supporting the claim of China's aggressive intentions are the occupation and militarisation of the islands in the South China Sea. What happens next on that issue will go a long way I think to revealing China's true aspirations and intentions.
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Alok R
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book. A must Read.Reviewed in Australia on 7 October 2020
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Well researched book. I thank the Author for opening my eyes. ‘A must read’ for all Australians. Unsuspecting people can easily fall in this insidious and well organized trap. This book explains that how even the smart guys or even well informed politicians/ businessmen can fall into the trap.
Explains how the CCP operates with many of its harmless looking social groups.
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Lance Bryant
5.0 out of 5 stars Well Researched, Interesting and Scary - Luckily, Clive's message is being heeded!Reviewed in Australia on 27 December 2019
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This is a must-read for anyone in Australia, especially businessmen and our Politicians, although I suspect they did read it and some have started to be on the lookout. Although it's a couple of years old, I see lots of current references to issues in the book and I see the same levers applied by the CCP to businesses and Chinese people here and around the world.
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Paul A
5.0 out of 5 stars FantasticReviewed in Australia on 7 June 2018
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This book is essential reading for people who care about this country deeply. The raw details are stripped back to reveal the crafty and downright sneaky ways that a foreign power is succeeding at infiltrating our country, whilst our Federal and State politicians almost literally turn away and kowtow in a similar manner to our Universities.
This book will give you the details and the steel to see what is happening....and what no-one seems to be doing about it.
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Michael Colling
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrifying. An important must-read for Australia and The WestReviewed in Australia on 18 August 2020
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Australia has been asleep at the wheel whilst China's Orwellian empire has risen. This is a beautifully written book, not based on ideology or xenophobia, but taking the FACTS of what is happening right now and what's ahead of us. All Australians, in fact the world, needs to read this.
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Belinda Green
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provokingReviewed in Australia on 31 August 2020
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This book was written a couple of years ago, but has become extremely topical recently. China’s aggressive, expansionist policies are brought to the fore. This is a book that shakes one out of complacency, by highlighting the differences between a democracy and an authoritarian state.
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John W Snelling
5.0 out of 5 stars The entire content of this book is essential reading for all AustraliansReviewed in Australia on 18 June 2021
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After reading the book on my eKindle I purchased the printed version from Amazon and it is currently being read by some of my neighbours.
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Mark Sinclair
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for a better understanding of Chinas influence in AustraliaReviewed in Australia on 21 August 2021
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A must read for any Australian to gain a broader understanding of the current influence of China on our political outcomes.
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Andrea
5.0 out of 5 stars Eye opener and warning to all AustraliansReviewed in Australia on 12 December 2020
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This book is an eye opener for all Australians and we should heed these words if we wish to remain an independent, democratic society. One to add to the school curriculum
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Morrie
5.0 out of 5 stars Australia Beware!
Reviewed in Australia on 17 February 2020
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Australia beware of the enemy within our community. This book is essential reading for every free-thinking Australian who enjoys the 'freedom' of our democratic society. Hold on to it before it's too late!!!
PS: Is there a 'hard copy' available?
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democrat4freedom
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book straight to the facts
Reviewed in Australia on 30 July 2020
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Excellent book well written and with straight facts, it gives an inside report of the influence on how
the Chinese "Businessmen" buy our politicians to influence and be a mouthpiece for the CCP.
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En Passant
4.0 out of 5 stars The Threat that China Poses
Reviewed in Australia on 20 November 2020
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Excellent and well-researched book
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Darcy Maynard
5.0 out of 5 stars Compulsory
Reviewed in Australia on 18 February 2024
This book should be compulsory reading for high school students - before they get to Uni. And pretty much every government employee and politician in this country. Couple it with a true and honest education on what communism actually is and how it works in the real world - not some propaganda based drivel about the wonders of Marx and Lenin ideology.
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nobody
5.0 out of 5 stars quick delivery
Reviewed in Australia on 7 March 2022
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W P Anderson
4.0 out of 5 stars Disturbing Read
Reviewed in Australia on 21 November 2018
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Hard to out it down to a biased rant. Too many examples and too many facts that coincide with what is appearing in national and international news.
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Maureen Lind
5.0 out of 5 stars EVERY AUSTRALIAN MUST READ THIS BOOK
Reviewed in Australia on 6 August 2020
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This book shows that Australia is under serious attack...IT IS FRIGHTENING. AN INSIDIOUS PLANNED ATTACK AND SHOWS WE ARE TOO TRUSTING. WE HAVE been and are asleep.
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Chris Randall
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ FOR DEMOCRACY
Reviewed in Australia on 2 June 2021
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Factual information with footnotes to research. Brilliant reading with all the information one needs
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Merx
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Australia on 9 July 2021
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Only part way through this book very real so far
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Ian B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read & well researched.
Reviewed in Australia on 2 May 2021
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An excellent read indeed - well researched and would highly recommend it to others.
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