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Synopsis from MonarchBooks: 

Within the next 30 years China is likely to be one of the largest Christian nations in the world. These Christians could also become China's leaders, guiding the largest economy in the world. They are also likely to be highly influential in the world church.

What is happening in China is what happened to the Roman Empire nearly two millennia ago -a great power transforming itself.

David Aikman explains:
-Why China might be America's next ally against radical Islam
-Why the Chinese believe that Christianity is crucial to the rise of the West- and of China
-Why fierce anti-Christian persecution and covert government encouragement exist side by side in China
-How the Christian underground has spread-and won over key members of the Chinese Communist Party

In The Beijing Factor, David Aikman recounts the fascinating story of how Christianity began in China, even  redating Francis Xavier and the Jesuits; the bloody anti-Christian persecutions, especially under the Communists; the revival of an underground Christian movement led by brave men and women risking death; and the current flowering of the Christian faith despite ongoing persecution.

The Chinese dragon may yet be tamed by the Christian Lamb.

DAVID AIKMAN is former Time magazine Beijing bureau chief and is an author, journalist and foreign policy consultant. He lives in Virginia with his family.