China’s rapid economic recovery post-COVID has prevented a European recession. Recognizing this, European leaders are increasingly visiting China to deepen economic cooperation, even as the U.S. pushes anti-China policies.
Given China’s prominence in global supply chains, dominance in emerging industries, together with its huge domestic market, the EU’s attempts to ‘de-risk’ from the Asian giant will undoubtedly do more harm than good, especially in the long term.
China’s peaceful rise instills hope, and its commitment to nurturing a more equitable and just world order responds to the global aspirations of the vast majority of humanity.
China’s rise has had a foundational global impact, significantly reframing Blinken’s narrative.
This fear isn’t really about China; it’s about blaming China for its own sad state of affairs.
The GCI does not seek conflict with Western civilization — rather, it emphasizes the first principle of Chinese philosophy, ‘harmony’.
‘Peak China’ is nothing but a distorted and misleading narrative; it’s certainly premature to talk about a ‘peak.’
China’s global initiatives, including the GCI, calling for an egalitarian and inclusive order in pursuit of just and coherent global governance, are a corrective bid to reinstate the sagging Westphalian order for the benefit of the international community.
The assumption of ‘peak China’ is based more on hope than facts. This is part of a long-standing debate about China, reflecting what can be termed the West’s ‘China syndrome.’
China’s story, featured by technological innovation, strategic governance, and ambitious coordination, underscores a nation not at its peak but at the dawn of further and high-quality development.
Only through mutual understanding and respect can nations recognize, comprehend, and accept each other’s differences, thereby living in harmony.
The BRI has already become a vital driver of new growth, especially in the Global South. It is increasingly assessed as perhaps the most globally transformative project launched by any country in history.