Chinese Expansion

The west is falling, and its demise presents an opportunity for China to seize the moment. While we are struggling to reboot our economy and fight COVID-19, China has remained focused on becoming the new global leader. Right-wing media may lead one to believe this is horrible news being that China is a communist country. However, I think it will be better than having the US at the helm.

I love my nation. Growing up in America has provided me with a myriad of opportunities, that I may not have had otherwise. With social media connecting nearly the entire world, it has become clear that America isn't the force of good. Our government topples regimes; then implements shadow governments controlled by the CIA. Hence why we are over in the middle east. Since our inception, we have had individuals like Henry Clay, founder of the War Hawks of Congress, who dreamt of taking over Canada. Global control has been our MO for far too long with little to no regard for human life. One of the most beloved families in American history, the Roosevelts, made a large portion of their wealth by force-feeding China opium.  I understand that physical conquest is deeply ingrained in humanity, but overextending one's empire ensures its collapse. Also, leadership requires difficult decisions. But our global leadership doesn't benefit anyone other than the elites.

China, on the other hand, has been playing the long game, and Xi Jinping is not your typical leader. He is extremely nationalistic. Their Belt Road Initiative is an opportunity to tilt the scales in their favor, which may be better than America running the world. They have also slowly positioned themself to lead 26% of UN agencies. That number is bound to grow. Why would it better for China to take over that leadership position? They will not use physical coercion to force nations to submit, and their media is much more liberal than ours. As for their trust, well, you shouldn't trust any government completely. They all lie!

By no means do I think America cannot rebound, I have faith that we will. I believe we will have to make new allies and adjust our way of governance. To me, that looks like focusing on our people. Trump has done a decent job at that. The USA mustn't be number one to put its citizenry first. This paradigm shift is hitting all facets of our life from societal behavior to international politics. Focus on what you can control and position yourself to benefit from it,