 Pierce Brosnan continues as Agent James Bond 007 in a mission which includes a media tycoon, his former lover and a Chinese agent. Elliot Carver (Pryce) wants to complete his global media empire, but in order for this to work., he must achieve broadcasting rights in China. Carver wants to to start up World War III by starting a confrontation over British and Chinese waters. Bond gains the helping of Wai Lin (Yeoh) on his quest to stop him, but how will Bond feel when he meets up with his former lover, who is know Carver s wife.