nope, I’m a mere observer

They fought the British multiple times but were allies by the Monroe Doctrine. That’s not the transition tho it was in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when the U.S. both became the biggest economy and premier military.

US never had to fight Europe for supremacy at best it just let them destroy themselves before sliding in.

Oh I wasn’t tryna make it inevitable just basing off prior examples it’s a very challenging task.

But again China is still a unique example. Japan was growing economically sure but with US military bases on its land, and the inability to independent attack a nation without the U.S. approval stamped its constitution. It was also deals with the U.S. like the Plaza Accords that many believed ruined their economy. They never were an independent power whereas China is challenging in every area they can

I think ultimately Chinas peaceful rise so far and the complicated co-dependency with US are saving this situation right now. I just don’t know how things will look like when we get to critical points like the military becoming too strong to challenge convincingly or China getting too close if not surpassing US economy nominally. The U.S. identity is too attached to being the best to just watch that happen

Also I live in east China at the moment actually so I can answer any questions about life and vibe here. Here for studies this academic year and have experiences in several cities/provinces

and vice versa

Still think the bigger question is if China will ever catch the US in economic prosperity tbh. China’s working population is now past its peak and will be one of the countries hit hardest by unfavourable demographics over the next 50 years. Furthermore it’s dealing with the lowest foreign investment in like 30 years due to an incredibly unsure business environment formed by the current CCP, and resulting in high youth unemployment. They done some good domestic investments in industries like EV’s though so maybe that can save them (these are heavily subsidised tho so). Feel like overall Xi has kind of shifted the CCP’s focus from economic growth to being more in control, both over its own citizens as over its (military) technologies (which is partly due to US sanctions).

Only real scenario in which I see China acting as a real aggressor is if their economy continues to falter and wellbeing in the country doesn’t improve. The Chinese population is not dumb and if social unrest ensues I could see Xi trying to start some kind of distraction. Otherwise there is no way on earth China is doing an invasion of Taiwan, they’ll play the long game and try to influence the island in other ways.

Sounds great, what city you’re living in over there? How’s the internet?

How is it? What do the Chinese people think about these tensions?

my country has the best internet in Europe

how much commie memorabilia is there for a tourist to buy and is it easily accessible

Oh you don’t live in China or the US? Then how you know China’s society is better than that of the US?

lmaooooooo

i feel as if what works for one society with its unique cultural institutions may not work for another

that does not preclude criticism

I mean idk where but i've def passed markets or shopping streets with stores that had commie prints, art, sculptures, statues, etc.. lol, Definitely easily accessible

thats awesome thanks for letting me kno

I think average Chinese see this all as a desperate attempt at containment. They see U.S military wrapping around their border, random sanctions on tech, and provocations in the Taiwan straight by a nation that resides on the other side of the world. My Chinese classmates are kinda more nuanced since they study American politics/culture and read and watch everything coming out of the country. Young Chinese in general have a sophisticated view cus they read U.S media and check our social media while still being deeply knowledgeable of their own government and perspectives

I can't speak for 1.4B but i can say I think ultimately there's still positivity here for the U.S. People don't want to dislike America they just don't understand they we act like we do.

Life here is great tho easily the most convenient life i've lived once i got through settlement steps in the first few weeks. It's a vast vast country and there's never an end to adventures

Damn interesting to hear. Def need to visit some time, you in Shanghai or something?

Because they obviously have great military capabilities. You're wary of a man with a gun even if he's never fired one. Plus it's not just the military threat, the main problem is economic.