Book Talk with Chris Horton – Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and Its Struggle for Survival
- Wednesday 19 November 2025
- 16:00 - 18:00
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Join Taiwanese journalist Chris Horton to learn more about his new book 'Ghost Nation' which explores why this democracy has become central to global politics.
Speaker
Chris Horton
Journalist
About the Book
With all eyes on Ukraine and the Middle East, Taiwan is emerging as the next geopolitical tinderbox. Despite sitting at the heart of the tense relationship between China and the United States, the history of Taiwan and its people has long been ignored and misunderstood. In Ghost Nation, Taiwanese journalist Chris Horton tells their stories and explores why this country has become such an important player on the world stage.
As China's military preparations continue apace, the stakes have never been higher. Sitting precariously on the lines of global powerlessness, the fate of this vibrant democracy and technology colossus will shape Asia's future — either containing or facilitating China's expansion goals.
Drawing from over a decade of living and reporting in Taiwan, and informed by interviews with ordinary citizens, presidents and other key figures, Horton provides a panoramic view of this fascinating country. Ghost Nation will leave readers with a deep appreciation of Taiwan's struggle for self-determination – and its central role in our shared future.
About The Speaker
Chris Horton is a journalist who has been based in Taiwan since 2015, covering the country's foreign relations, domestic politics, economy, society and more. Chris's writing has appeared in outlets including The New York Times, Nikkei Asia, Bloomberg News, The Atlantic, Financial Times, The Guardian, The Wire China, and ChinaFile. Chris is the author of the book Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and its Struggle for Survival, published by Macmillan in July 2025.
This event is organised under the Transnational Visual and Cultural Studies Research Theme and is jointly hosted by Dr Elaine Chung (MLANG), Dr Chen-yu Lin (JOMEC), and Dr Helena Lopes (SHARE).
Contact
- School of Modern Languages
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Location
66a Park Place
Cathays
Cardiff
CF10 3AS