East and West is a 1998 book by crossbench member of the British House of Lords since what year?
East and West (book) East and West (subtitled "China, Power, and the Future of Asia") is a 1998 book by the British politician Chris Patten about his experiences as the last Governor of Hong Kong. In this book, he attempts to provide insights into the last years of British colonial rule in Hong Kong, and defends his decision of introducing the controversial representative democracy into the territory. In the second part of the book he argues that some Asian economies had outgrown their political structures and reforms are needed for stability and economic growth. He further asserts that the so-called Asian values are nothing more than a euphemism for legitimising the totalitarian regimes.
Stephen Gilbert, Baron Gilbert of Panteg Stephen Gilbert, Baron Gilbert of Panteg (born 1963) is a British Conservative politician and member of the House of Lords.