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Mainland China, Continental China, the Chinese mainland or simply the mainland, is a geopolitical term that refers to the area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China (PRC), excluding Hong Kong and Macau, which are under the jurisdiction of the PRC but run on different economic and political systems. The term never includes Taiwan which is claimed by the PRC but is administered by the Republic of China.Within China, the use of "mainland China" to refer to China is more politically sensitive, mostly due to China claiming to have sovereignty over Taiwan; using the term "mainland China" would seem to imply that Taiwan is not a part of China and thus be inconsistent with this point of view. ... Read more

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Since the handover to the People's Republic of China in 1999 Macao has undergone a multi-faceted transformation marked by persistent bureaucratic reforms, changing patterns and modes of political participation, internationalization and modernization, and competition and coordination with Macao’s neighbouring cities. In this original and stimulating analysis of the status of political life in Macao, Sonny Lo examines the Portuguese legacy and the transition from the Portuguese administration to the legitimacy-building efforts of the new Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) government.

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• the governing philosophy of the new Chief Executive Edmund Ho and the dynamic economic development resulting from this
• the changes in citizen participation
• the reforms directed at the bureaucracy
• the management of casino franchise and operations
• the changing political economy of regional rivalries and coordination, including relations with Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Shenzhen
• organized crime in Macao

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A new explosive packs the punch of a 500lb. bomb at microdot size.
Who has the dots and where are they going to use them?
Problem is – they could be anywhere.

Islands of Instability is a fast-paced techno-thriller with romance and political intrigue crafted into the explosive mix. The U.S. and China secretly compete to stabilize a new microdot weapon technology. Whoever achieves stability first will have the upper hand. World stability hinges on keeping their secret club exclusive but it may be too late. A new player has joined the game. Not everyone in China favors their new capitalism. Neo-revolutionaries aim at the core of China's consumption culture. They scheme to export MDOT-E in commercial goods. The resulting chaos and panic will be the flashpoint for their revolution.

The Defense Intelligence Agency must put the pieces together. Their plan tricks former lovers and ex-DIA agents Mitchell Reid and Cole Taylor into working together again. They are a volatile pair, a gutsy choice for a covert mission rushing from the Macau Grand Prix to Tokyo to Shanghai. Even a successful operation might not prevent a world of hurt. Only Reid and Cole stand in the way of sinister forces. Their love rekindles just as the odds turn against them.

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High Quality Thriller
I'm on record as a thriller reader by choice, not habit. I choose these entertainments carefully, because a bad thriller is a worse read than a bad example of almost every other genre.

I liked it very much. It's nicely written, plausibly plotted, tautly paced, and--for a wonder--actually edited! Most amateur writer/self-publishers don't pay enough attention to the role of an editor in the creation of a good novel. Mr. Miller did. He got good advice, I can see, because the plot holes are few and far between, but also because the thread of a book, the argument it makes about the world, is so consistent.

The settings...Asia's Muslim parts, different bits of China for the most part...are hot spots in the world, so it makes a lot of sense to set a thriller there. It's nice, and fairly unexpected, to see that the politics of the region are thought through and the conclusions the author posits are well supported by the information presented in the book itself.

The main character, Cole Taylor, is well enough drawn to make me suspect that a series is planned. If so, that's a darn good thing. Off-the-shelf woman heroes as written by men are no more interesting than their off-the-shelf male counterparts. Cole is a woman I could enjoy following around.

I expect that Miller will grow as a writer, blowing past the inevitable infelicities of style and occasional lapses of imagination that *every* writer needs to work out and shake off. That there were as few as exist in Islands of Instability is another reason I hope more self-published writers will hire Miller's editor, whoever s/he may be!

Recommended for Christmas giving to thriller readers who are getting jaded, for those interested in China's increasing economic and political and military ascendency, and for adventurous lady readers who want a flawed, real heroine to enjoy.

Excellent fast-paced read - couldn't put it down
I don't often read non-fiction, but on occassion I like to read a well written, action packed novel with interesting characters. I chose this one based on the other review.

I picked it up and could not put it down, and I thoroughly enjoyed what became a fast paced, thrilling vacation into a world that is entirely different than the one I live in and I loved the experience!

Romantic Techno-Thriller - Great Reading!
This is a well-paced techno-thriller with a delightful romantic twist.This author knows how to create and develop original and interesting characters - I love how he introduces Cole and Reid - two ex-lovers who are thrown together again, unknowingly and at first unwillingly, to track down and solve the problem of new microdot explosive technology that's gotten loose. They are passionate and the sparks that fly are fantastic!The subtle interplays between the two are really great too.

Yet it's a really serious book too - the author really maps out what it would be like to have a new technology being developed that could result in one nation having superiority because they were first to fully develop and deploy a microdot explosive that could be easily transported and used.It's like taking the standoff of the mutually assured destruction to the next level. The twists and turns of the plot are well laid out - I was surprised at how much I was surprised at the next twist and turn. Definitely a page-turner!

If you like reading Tom Clancy, Vince Flynn or Michael Crichton, you'll enjoy this book.Super find!I highly recommend it!



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