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Brad Good

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Brad Good, bestseller author of The Control Center, has lived and worked in the People's Republic of China since 1988. He brings rare on-the-ground knowledge of contemporary Chinese political, social, and cultural issues, and associated international affairs. Good has conducted business across the country and resided in various cities throughout China and Asia.

He holds an MBA and Master’s in East Asian Studies from the University of Chicago and a BA from UC Berkeley. Good speaks fluent Mandarin and is a fifth-degree black belt in Shaolin Kempo Karate. He currently resides in Taipei, Taiwan. ...more

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Looks to me like we are in a pissing contest. It is doing neither of us any good. My review was a genuine knee-jerk reaction against the impression that China is bad when I read your book. Looking at your background (which I did not know), I see you are legitimately an expert. I lived in Taiwan for a year, and the view from there is quite different than the mainland?

Brad Good Hi Richard,

It's nice to meet you and thank you for your note. I also lived and worked in Taiwan in 1987. Seeing first-hand its progress over time, com…moreHi Richard,

It's nice to meet you and thank you for your note. I also lived and worked in Taiwan in 1987. Seeing first-hand its progress over time, compared to China, has been fascinating. You might find it interesting that I'll move to HCMC starting June 1st. I know close to nothing of Vietnam.

It does appear we are in a "pissing contest." Let me know what you think of my publishers suggestion.

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What is your publishers suggestion? By the way, while I lived in Taiwan I attended National Poliical University. Did you by any chance meet Dr. Irick? He was the head of the international programs. If you wish, we can withdraw our reviews and start fresh. Your background is impressive, and I am in process of rereading your book.

Brad Good Good morning. I did not have the pleasure of meeting Dr. Irick. Mostly, for Taiwan, I met with some military-related folks, Raymond Greene at AIT, and…moreGood morning. I did not have the pleasure of meeting Dr. Irick. Mostly, for Taiwan, I met with some military-related folks, Raymond Greene at AIT, and lots of other random people including the head of Chinese Studies at an American University. As you'll read, my recommendations on Taiwan are vastly different than any others out there. No one talks about the psychological impact on the Taiwanese that has persisted from China threat over the years ...

After I send this I'll simply go and adjust the reviews I left for you on Goodreads and Amazon with 5 stars ...(less)

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	The Control Center (The China Affairs, #1) 4.08 avg rating — 92 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Trade Experiment (The China Affairs #2) 4.46 avg rating — 37 ratings — published 2022 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Probability of Success (The China Affairs #3) 4.69 avg rating — 26 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The China Declaration (The China Affairs #4) 4.71 avg rating — 17 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The China Blueprint: A Biography and China Blueprint 4.69 avg rating — 13 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The China Declaration (Book 4): THE CHINA AFFAIRS by Brad Good (Goodreads Author), Virtual Voice (Narrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Richard Ferguson answered Brad Good's question: Hi Richard, I've changed the reviews on both Goodreads and Amazon ... Hope you are enjoying the book ... and, I'm positive we could have a long conversation about the recommendation section of the book ... Cheers. Hope this is good with you? Brad Hello Brad, thought I had answered this post but I guess not. All is good with me, and you? Much interest these days in Taiwan-China situation. A very broad question--but, what are your thoughts?
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Brad Good answered Richard Ferguson's question: What is your publishers suggestion? By the way, while I lived in Taiwan I attended National Poliical University. Did you by any chance meet Dr. Irick? He was the head of the international programs. If you wish, we can withdraw our reviews and start fresh. Your background is impressive, and I am in process of rereading your book. Good morning. I did not have the pleasure of meeting Dr. Irick. Mostly, for Taiwan, I met with some military-related folks, Raymond Greene at AIT, and lots of other random people including the head of Chinese Studies at an American University. As you See Full Answer
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