The Hundred-Year Marathon by Michael Pillsbury presents a provocative analysis of China’s long-term strategy to surpass the United States as the dominant global power. Drawing on decades of experience as a defense and intelligence expert, Pillsbury argues that Chinese leaders have been quietly executing a patient, calculated plan rooted in ancient strategic texts and modern geopolitical tactics. He explores how U.S. policymakers have underestimated China’s ambitions and misunderstood its intentions, offering insights into military, economic, and technological maneuvers designed to shift global influence. The book serves as both a warning and a call to reassess America’s approach to its most formidable rival.