Is China going to be the next world superpower?
342444
Chinese control a vast amount of American trade. And since the trade deficit for this country has reached an all-time low of $805 Billion, they are, in fact, already one of the greatest world powers becauase of that alone. \n\nBut in reality, the idea of communism inspires no great aspirational desires in the country as a whole even though China could kick the crap out of anyone, US included, in a war by sheer manpower alone. They have a standing army of one million people and about 5-10 million more that could be called to fight if the need arose. People for them are disposable. \n\nThey could, if they wanted to, which they don't, is the answer.
269974
Define 'dominating' in this context. No, Asia will not take over the world since there will be a lot of countries disagreeing with such plan. But the population in China is quite extreme.
1088661
Hi, \n\nThe only superpower is the US, \n\nHowever CHINA is a rising giant...\n\nCheers!!
144921
Try reading the book " The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order" Samuel P. Huntington, 1996. He predicts that future conflicts will be determined by cultural factors more than economic or ideological factors. The Western world needs to develop a deeper understanding of religious and philosophical concepts of other civilizations. Religious and cultural fundamentalism can only gain ground by using for their own benifit the contemporary problems such as underdevelopment, unemployment, poverty and racism. And yes China, will become the next World Superpower and will have a strong relationship with Rusia and Japan. These are the results of his studies based on history and facts.
844571
China is still quite far off from becoming the next superpower.  The American military hegemony is still by far the strongest on the face of the earth.  China really can't compare.  However, by mid-century the notion of China as another superpower is a legitimate query.  The answer to if they will dictate world policy like the US - is NO. Although both China and America's economy will both serve as dominate powers, foreign policy is one of the biggest differences between China and the US.  China has, for hundreds of years...(going back to Genghis Kahn and the Mongols) been a very protectionist country.  It is ingrained in them to stand up against foreign invaders, and to keep the motherland strong - through its people.  The US has not been invaded, pillaged, looted in its history...hardly at all actually.  Therefore,  American aggression stems out of having nop empathy to what it is like to have a war happen in your own country.  Insofar as China will be a superpower, it will be a superpower that respects all countries and does not meddle in the internal happening/politics...which the US has become notorious for (esp. latter 20thc.)  \nRight now, Beijing has 48 African leaders in its capital to discuss: investment, trade and politics.  While China does not support terrorism, or fund it in any way, they do respect soveriegn nations right to develop in a peaceful way, with a government chosen by their people.  \nOn the though of an American/Chinese war.  While the 20thc century was a century of large nation states fighting for imperialist reasons, the 21st c. will be characterized more by large nation states combatting terrorism/nuclear proliferation and other uprisings around the world that seek to change the status quo.  China and the US's economies today are so interdependent, that any war between the two, would have debilitating effects on both countries.  Something that neither country wants.  Whether you like it or not, China and the US are allies. I know this is difficult for most Americans to except...especially with the trade blockade still in effect against Cuba...but communist China is now an ally to America.  The USA supports the one-China policy of Taiwan, Tibet, and scores of other issues that could potentially strike a rift between the two. Likewise, China has said it is commited to fighting terrorism.\nChina and the USA will never go to war with each other. \nIt is simply not in their interests, and would be catastrophic for both countries.
517689
yes.\n\nits why china is surpassing everyone in the biotech and medical fields.. they're atheist and dont have religious barriers.. just like in europe they'll soon be making human limbs from stem cells and implanting them for those who have lost limbs
193172
I think so. China has already has a larger population than we do. This means that they have more man power. More man power means they can produce more for cheaper. They also have the ability to have more great minds and creative thinkers because of such a population. And, if we don't shape up we are screwed.
636428
Not Sure, There is a great chance to INDIA to become Super Power.
1049321
yes true India is really developing fast and i think not by 2020 but 2030 its going to be the superpower...Now they are almost good in warfare and nuclear but it seems it will grow very quickly economically and all arab nations will support it.
420043
You have it backwards. China isn't ready to compete with us.\n\nSeriously, do you think we became a Superpower through blundering along? We know China's there, and China isn't a threat in any real way but nuclear.\n\nGive them fifty more years, then we'll talk.
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yes.\ni would even go so far to say that are likely to become the next world "hyper" power. (the US is the first recognized hyper power country and was so some time after the fall of USSR)\nchina has said for a long long time they were tired of being treated as a second rate country and were going to emerge as a superpower.  the three gorges dam was just one of many things they started doing to boost themselves.\nthey definitely have a goal and there is no sign that they will reach it.
433595
USA is having hte maximum access to the energy. Next one is CHINA
618184
China, and they will be more arrogant than the US because of their lack of human rights and huge military.  China will not reign long as a super power because overpopulation will make even basic consumer goods pricy.  The society will fragment into haves and have nots again. China and it's new found wealth is juicing up and kicjing up it's heals to emulate the US that was back in the 60s.  They want to send men into space and build skyscrapers. Increased communication and interaction will eventually make borders unnecessary.
455343
China becomes the new economic superpower... U.S. becomes much more like current eurpean nations are now... powerful, but not the main power... overall, there won't be a major difference on "the streets"
1157631
the 21st century has already been described as the "Chinese century."  If you want your kids to be REALLY employable when they're older, get them to learn Chinese.  Not because the Chinese will take over the world militarily (perhaps), but because they will become an exporting powerhouse.  Cheap labor, high exports...makes for a good economy.\n\nAs for whether the Chinese would "massacre" as another user said is to be seen.  I wonder what the Mongols would have thought of that statement!\n\nRussia doesn't have the power to control the various criminal elements in their society, nor the economy to generate the finances to control the world.\n\nAmerica will remain a powerhouse both militarily and economically for the foreseeable future.  I had to sound like a cliche but as long as there are men and women willing to give their life for the liberty and freedom America stands for America will continue to exist as a powerhouse.
242711
Not for a very long time rest easy. Since China artificially manipulates its currency and economic system, it will take some major changes to give it the real shakeup.\n\nfor your question, US should continue to be a world power atleast till 2080 followed by China and India. India will eventually takeover China by late 2090 to be the world's 2nd Superpower. By 2120, India will be the Largest Superpower, followed by China and US.
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Agree it'll be China - the population pressures, increasing demand for other goods, a developing financial market structure, booming industry all point to economic expansion. Sheer size indicates its importance as a market and the hegemony it will project.\n\nAustralia just doesn't have the market mover potential, nor the military, nor the power projection.\n\nAnother possibility is the EU, once they cope with the unemployment, immigration and inflationary pressures.\n\nIt is entirely possible there will be no superpower for a while.