The World According to China

China has the power to transform the international system, and Xi Jinping has a bold plan to reclaim China's past glory and reshape the geostrategic landscape. This vision of Chinese centrality on the global stage includes sovereignty claims over Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the South China Sea, a grand scale Belt and Road Initiative, and leadership in the United Nations. The international community needs to understand and respond to the risks and opportunities of this transformative vision.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 21 July 2023
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

With a staggering 20 percent of the world's population, China emerges as an economic and military superpower, holding immense potential to reshape the global system. Xi Jinping's bold assertions for China to take the lead in reforming the global governance framework indicate his unwavering ambition. His firm grip on power following the 2022 Party Congress further solidifies his mandate. However, the question remains: how does Xi intend to realize this ambitious vision? And what consequences will it have for the rest of the world?

In her captivating book, Elizabeth Economy unveils China's audacious plan to reclaim its former glory and reshape the geostrategic landscape in remarkable ways. Xi's vision encompasses Chinese centrality on the global stage, with the mainland asserting sovereignty claims over Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the South China Sea. It has expanded its global political, economic, and security reach through the expansive Belt and Road Initiative, while also leveraging its leadership in the United Nations and other institutions to align international norms and values, particularly around human rights, with China's ideals. This transformative vision presents both immense risks and significant opportunities for the international community.

Understanding and responding to these challenges is crucial as the world prepares to navigate a future profoundly shaped by China's ambitions. The implications of China's rise extend far beyond its borders, impacting global trade, security, and the distribution of power. As China continues to assert its influence, the international community must engage in open dialogue and seek collaborative solutions to address shared concerns and promote a more equitable and prosperous global order.

Weight: 464g
Dimension: 152 x 230 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509537501