They have benefitted enormously from the West, absorbing its science, technology and ways of doing things — everything they found worthwhile in every area of development — and then rose and rose, surpassing Russia and the Eurozone and pulling itself up to become a rival to America.
That they are seeking world dominance they won’t say but judging by the manner in which they carry on their appetite seems insatiable.
At no time has there been a greater challenge to democracy.
China is saying to us, ‘You cannot move up as fast as we can, and we will overcome you for we are unstoppable. We have become the factory to the world and all hurry to be part of our enormous markets.’
Turning to its people, China’s leadership says, ‘The world comes to us because they want money. We have that through our labor force, talented people and enormous markets. And because we have been so successful enriching others we have enriched ourselves. So we can make a bargain with all of you, fellow citizens. We will protect you, grant you the benefits of continued prosperity and provide you with all the conveniences of modern life. Furthermore, we promise you will grow proud as China rises to be the dominant nation on Earth. What we want from you in turn, is that you surrender your freedom of speech. We want from you, that you consent to being constantly surveilled to ensure there will be no dissent against the Chinese Communist Party. Think about this. It is a small concession to make, considering all the gains we will achieve as a united nation, not torn apart by petty political differences like in the rest of the West and particularly in America. What we, Chinese, are doing now, has never been done before. No nation has ever risen so fast from so low. We are a nation of destiny, showing the world by our actions, that we have discovered the best system to rule its citizens. For too long, Americans have believed that their system of government was the best. They speak grandly of exceptionalism. But take a good look at how they have treated their minorities, Blacks in particular, for centuries. And still they want to preach to the world. How dare they. At look at how money buys political influence. You make money and you go right to the front of the line, even if you are inept politically. Only in America can you turn an expertise in building hotels into a credential to lead a country. And Americans fell for it. And they did because they lack political education. Unlike here in our great land, where the hard working communist party, with 91 million members, devote their life to keeping the system flowing.
But back to America. Look at how they kill themselves because of their unrestricted access to guns. Take a city like Chicago — the South side — the killings go on and on, administration after administration, whether it be Obama or Trump, they just keep killing each other. And look at how poverty is widespread. As for their cultural life, sure, now and then they will make a good movie or write a good song, but we, too, are working on that. Fellow Chinese citizens, the restrictions that we have imposed on free speech and surveillance will not last forever. We estimate, that with proper political instruction and our steady development it will take us no more than another 25 years — a conservative estimate — before we become the most powerful and most advanced nation in the world. In that time, we will have achieved total superiority. And yes, everyone in America will be wanting to speak Mandarin for that is the most beautiful language the world has ever heard. Your children and your grandchildren and heirs to follow, will revere you for the sacrifices you are now making on their behalf. The fact that we will achieve superiority will not mean that we will impose our system on others, but as other nations see how effective we are they will try to emulate us. And yes, eventually Taiwan will be part of the mainland, in the same way Hong Kong is returning to our embrace. The big Panda embrace. How can you not like that feeling?
Others will follow our lead willingly, joyously, for we will lead through our example.
In America, today, Joe Biden is trying to get his citizens to renew themselves, but our leadership feels his efforts have come too late.
Joe Biden has ambitions plans for the renewal of infrastructure, for education, for research and development, but already the Republican party is objecting, so Biden’s ambitious reforms will be trimmed, which is good for China.
America is just too divided while we are united, which is our great strength.
We believe that America will not be able to make the necessary reforms to their system to catch up with us.
Let us give you one example. China tried to be part of the International Space station but we were no accepted. They were afraid we would learn too much. And so we have started to create our own. On April 28thwe launched Tianhe or ‘Harmony of The Heavens,’ the first of three modules that will form our own space station by the end of 2022. Does that not make you feel proud of what our system can do?
Slowly, over time, America will acknowledge our superiority, but there will be those who will want to resort to violence. Leaders who prefer to fight an enemy without than confront the enemy within. Envious people. But we will be prepared. We are building more and more nuclear weapons to act as a deterrent.’
That is the message the Chinese leadership is giving to their people.
What will Russia do in the face of China’s rise?
Putin has cast a spell on the Russian people which has interfered with their political development but my take is that the Russian people lean more to the West than to China.
Eventually, as Russia emerges from their stupor, they will elect a more pro-Western government.
But can America answer China’s challenge?
Can we make the necessary structural changes and shine?
Can we evolve to having a dialogue amongst ourselves and eradicate racism?
Can we improve our education and health systems sufficiently that every citizen will have the opportunity they need to be the best they can be?
Can we defeat crime?
Can we stop the high level of incarceration that is a sign of poor investment in our people?
Can we stop killing ourselves?
The answer lies in pulling ourselves together and working toward a common purpose. To do it we need bipartisan leadership willing to dialogue.
And we have to get started right away.
Oscar Valdes. Oscarvaldes.net
