China's Vision for the World
China’s grand strategic vision is primacy: China believes it ought to be the dominant force in international politics. And it wants to create a very different world with itself at the center.
by Bradley Thayer and John Friend
October 10, 2018
If China becomes more powerful and influential in international relations, Beijing will fundamentally change the international system created by the United States and the Cold War.
The key question for international politics is what kind of world does China seek to create by 2049 — the centenary of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Will China sustain the present liberal system or forge another anchored on its ambitions, culture, and desires? Millennia of Chinese history strongly suggests the latter.
In this essay, we illuminate China’s model of global governance and touch upon its derivative economic and political features. Conceiving of what type of world China will create is significant for three reasons.
First, it is critical for the United States to understand so that the full scope of China’s strategic ambitions and direction may be understood.
Second, as China grows in power and influence, it is essential to comprehend what China …
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