Jonathan Fenby, has written ten books on subjects ranging from China and France to his latest, Alliance. Currently living in London, where he edits an analytical service on China, he has edited The Observer in Britain and The South China Morning Post in Hong Kong as well as Reuters world news service. He has also held senior editorial posts on the Economist, The Guardian and The Independent, and is a frequent broadcaster on CNN, the BBC and other services. Honoured by Britain and France for services to journalism, he travels frequently to the United States, Europe and China.