--- product_id: 407083135 title: "America Against America" price: "B/.75" currency: PAB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/407083135-america-against-america store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # America Against America **Price:** B/.75 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** America Against America - **How much does it cost?** B/.75 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/407083135-america-against-america) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In 1988, a young Chinese man traveled to the United States on an academic research trip. During his six month stay he visited 30 cities and 20 universities throughout the country. Upon the conclusion of his trip, he authored a book called America versus America , which described the contradictions of the American political and socio-economic system, as well as a critique of capitalism and democracy. That young man was Wang Huning, who is currently a member of the CCP's Politburo Standing Committee (China's top decision-making body) and the first-ranked secretary of the CCP's Secretariat. He has been called the "Grey Eminence" of the CCP. As such, Wang is believed to be the chief ideologue of the Chinese Communist Party and the principal conductor behind the official political ideologies of three paramount leaders beginning with Jiang Zemin in the 1990s. 30 years later Wang is still helping to formulate Chinese domestic and foreign policy at the highest levels. This book is an attempt by a scholar to explain the reasons behind the success of the United States in the 20th century, as well as offer a critical take on the various structural problems that were already facing the US in the 1990s. It offers a brief outlook of why the US is potentially heading toward a decline. Although America Against America was first published in 1991, more than 30 years ago, it is still widely read amongst high level Chinese political figures and bureaucrats. Any serious student of US-China relations will benefit greatly from reading this book that remains at the core of Chinese strategic thinking vis-à-vis the United States. Review: Good read - Excellent read - like a time capsule and a glimpse into the future all in one. Review: Good analysis of US by a top policy adviser in China - A perceptive and thoughtful analysis of America's strengths and weaknesses. You may not agree with it 100% or even 75%, but you need to read and think about it. The author is supposedly now in Mr. Xi's inner circle of advisers; therefore the book is an even more urgently required reading for our own policymakers. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #73,555 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #150 in Political Commentary & Opinion #245 in History & Theory of Politics | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 146 Reviews | ## Images ![America Against America - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+K2yweIBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read *by M***N on February 4, 2026* Excellent read - like a time capsule and a glimpse into the future all in one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good analysis of US by a top policy adviser in China *by A***T on August 4, 2025* A perceptive and thoughtful analysis of America's strengths and weaknesses. You may not agree with it 100% or even 75%, but you need to read and think about it. The author is supposedly now in Mr. Xi's inner circle of advisers; therefore the book is an even more urgently required reading for our own policymakers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Provides some insight... *by R***N on May 18, 2023* This book provides some insight into Wang Huning's thinking and view of the US. Wang has been called "Xi Jinping's Brain" so it'd be worth the time to read his experiences in the US and how his travels might inform or have informed his worldview. He's no Alexis de Toqueville, but it was an interesting, if not riveting, read. ## Frequently Bought Together - America Against America - Unrestricted Warfare: China's Master Plan to Destroy America - The Hundred-Year Marathon: China's Secret Strategy to Replace America as the Global Superpower --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/407083135-america-against-america](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/407083135-america-against-america) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-06-09*