Standing Up to China: How a Whistleblower Risked Everything for His Country

by Ashley Yablon

Overview

What would you do if your ambitious career suddenly transformed into a deadly game of international espionage? A true-life thriller equal to that of a heart-stopping John Grisham novel, Ashley Yablon's story takes readers into the dark crevices of deceit and corporate greed of one of the world's most powerful Chinese telecom giants. As the freshly minted General Counsel for telecom company ZTE, Yablon uncovers an illegal scheme selling billions of dollars' worth of surveillance equipment to embargoed countries. If left unchecked, these transactions could threaten the security of the United States at the highest levels. Instead of turning a blind eye, Yablon risks everything, including his life and career, to uphold justice - leading him down a course of personal and professional destruction. In this modern-day story of David and Goliath, Yablon goes head-to-head with some of the most dangerous and powerful Chinese crime bosses in the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612546100
Publisher:	Brown Books Publishing Group
Publication date:	06/29/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	246
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Ashley Yablon is living proof that, sometimes, making the easiest decision is the hardest thing you'll ever do. Yablon was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. After graduating summa cum laude from SMU with a degree in political science, Yablon fell in love with the idea of becoming a lawyer while working as a runner at a local firm. He pursued his dream, going on to graduate from Loyola New Orleans. Upon graduation, Yablon began an ambitious career, swiftly moving up the ladder toward his ultimate goal of becoming general counsel to a major corporation. He believed his hard work had paid off in 2011, when he accepted a position as general counsel for the multi-billion-dollar Chinese tech behemoth ZTE at just forty years old. Yablon's dream quickly became a nightmare when he found himself in the middle of the largest scandal to ever hit the tech industry. When faced with a dangerous choice between career and country, Yablon risked it all to stand up for what is right. His refusal to toe the line is an inspiration to all Americans. Yablon is living proof that sometimes, making the easiest decision is the hardest thing you'll ever do. Yablon lives in Plano, Texas. He works as a consultant, advising law practitioners and corporations on domestic and international dealings, as well as optimizing their legal departments.