Will China Rise Above the U.S.?
Will the United States be succumbed to China’s recent power increase? As a powerful state in past history, many believe the United States is slowly deteriorating as a result of China’s recent power. In regards to recent years, China has been in the forefront of news, as they seem to be dominating in world politics, due to their extraordinary rapid growth and within their diplomatic actions. While their economy has become increasingly stronger, their recent growth in power has unfortunately, led many Americans to question the position of the United States, as they believe China will soon overthrow the United States as a whole. This then, raises the question of, will China rise above the United States, and if so- when will this change occur?
While the rising power of China has not been proven to cause a threat to the United States, it is important to note the swift action China has taken to become such a strong country. Since the 1970’s, China has quadrupled the size of its economy, trained and acquired a strong military, and become one of the strongest countries in the world; all while doing so in such a short period of time. This caused many to believe that America’s values and culture may become tarnished as a world power, ultimately leading to its demise. As this becomes more of a concern, historians believe that two things are likely to happen- when China’s power continually increases. They believe that one, China will implement their culture, laws, and institutional systems into the United States authority, thus leading to suspicion, lack of trust, and disagreement within the citizens of the United States. They also believe that, although the western ideals of human morality is wrong, the western order, and how the government and economy is run, can live on.
While there is not yet a clear answer to whether or not China will use its power to overthrow the United States, it has been made certain that the do have the ability to conquer, if they deem necessary. They have proven themselves, through their economic role in the world, to have an advantage, thus if there ever were a struggle, more than likely they would come out of it victorious.
I think it unlikely that China will have the ability to militarily overthrow the US, though China may surpass the US in terms of military power. In terms of the economy it is more likely - though I would argue still relatively unlikely - that China will significantly the status quo. After all - China has benefited hugely from the current economic order.
ReplyDeleteyou bring up fair points, but it is also forgotten that we have no explanation as to why china would try to overtake the US. and if they were to try this how do you think it would be viewed by other nations? in my opinion I don't really see invasions going to well for any country.
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