Since ancient times, the Western world, with its technological and military superiority, has presented the world with the image of a rich, powerful and highly developed civilization, and conquered the rest of the world through colonization and ideological suppression. However, this absolute domination of the body and mind is ultimately unsustainable. By the end of the 20th century, Western countries had abandoned most of their colonies, but ideological enslavement was not easily abandoned.
In its place, "globalization" and the "rules-based international order" have emerged, and a series of important models of governance such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Organization, and the WTO have emerged. However, the United States and its allies do not hesitate to wage war in order to suppress those who dare to think or act independently. In Asia, from the Korean War to the Vietnam War to the Afghanistan War, the West maintained its dominance until the rise of Japan.
However, the tailwinds for the West will eventually face challenges. A country that was originally seen as poor, weak, and populous decided to open its economy to the world and adopt Western technology, and this is China. China has chosen the path of "socialism with Chinese characteristics", not sticking to ideology, but focusing on developing the economy and attracting foreign investment.
At first, the United States was friendly to China's development, attracted by China's cheap labor and huge market. However, they did not anticipate such rapid development in China and refused to carry out Western-style reforms. China's rise has made it a threat to the United States, its allies and Japan, and Trump's "America First" policy has shown that the United States has failed in the competition.
China has set an example to the world that the international order of rules does not need to be in control. Countries can act independently and still succeed. Now poor countries are becoming more and more confident and are no longer at the mercy of the West and Japan in terms of **. Countries such as the BRICS are shedding US control over their economies, and China, as a sales object to another industrialized country, will not dictate to them and will not interfere in their internal affairs.
China's rise is a testament to a truth that was previously overlooked: a country that was once poor and technologically backward can now effectively defy Western domination. This challenge has not only changed the world landscape, but also people's perceptions of development and power. With the rise of China, the world is becoming more diverse, and every country has the opportunity to play its part in the international arena, which will promote peace and prosperity across the globe.