"Readers of this book will get a clear picture of what modern life in China is actually like, why the people of China overwhelmingly support
their socialist system, and the many ways the world can benefit from the vision of peace and shared prosperity that China offers.
"Dee Knight's descriptions of the harmful presence of US forces currently stationed in East Asia are exactly what is missing from the
US mainstream press coverage of the region, and his own experiences in China help show just how very contrary to reality
the US government's propaganda is. Instead of bullying and antagonizing China, Knight argues, the West should embrace it."
-Kyle Ferrana, author of Why the World Needs China
"Dee Knight's new book, Befriending China, is a joy to read. Knight combines both personal experience traveling and talking to people in
China with extensive research about China. Thus the reader gets facts and first-hand observations in a fluid, easy-to-read style that answers
many common questions readers may have about China. Many Americans have read the endless negative stereotypes of China promoted
in the Western mainstream media, but for those like myself who have actually been to China, those stereotypes fall apart during one's first
visit. Knight takes the reader through that experience, as he describes his various visits in concrete and sometimes colorful and delightful
detail, with scenes, conversations with locals, and photos combined with facts, charts, and statistics that clearly show the real China. Why
should we Befriend China rather than seeking conflict? Because both our nations can win a positive future together, as this book makes
abundantly clear."
-Michael Wong, co-founder of Pivot To Peace, and board member, Veterans For Peace
"Dee Knight's latest work provides an intimate and accessible view of China, a land most Americans know nothing about. Knight's personal
experience traveling to China coupled with an analysis of the facts effectively counters the Western media anti-China spin currently bringing
humanity to the brink of war. This book is a must-read for those interested in what China is like on the ground and what we need to do to
stop the warmongers threatening a war against this rising country."
-Danny Haiphong, co-founder, Friends of Socialist China/US, and host, Danny Haiphong's Interview Show
"Dee Knight shares his life wisdom and experience with us as a carpet of connection and relating to China - a country we are programmed
with propaganda to make our enemy. He reveals in so many ways that China Is Not Our Enemy but has an abundance to share with us."
-Jodie Evans, co-founder, CodePink, and convenor, China Is Not Our Enemy delegations
"Befriending China is a wonderfully readable book that easily weaves big political points, history, and culture into a conversational travel log. Dee
Knight combines vivid descriptions of China's modern cities, numerous anecdotes of passing meetings with thousands of facts on infrastructure,
bridges, EVs, railroads, and green tech in an engaging way. This book is full of the travel trips that will have you packing your bag. It is also
forthright in defending China and encouraging its readers to resist the concerted US war drive. Describing China's enormous confidence in a
shared future provides hope that a different direction is possible."
-Sara Flounders, national organizer, International Action Center, board member, United National Antiwar Coalition and
contributing editor, Workers World newspaper
