Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Will China's rise as a global superpower be peaceful?
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Yes, China's rise will be peaceful

This position holds that China's rise as a superpower will be peaceful. It argues China has too much to lose from conflict with the West, that its economy is deeply interconnected globally, that it already leads in many fields, and that it benefits from the rules-based order.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. China benefits from the rules-based system
    China has become one of the largest beneficiaries of the international rules based system and would therefore have little interest in seeing it upended.
  2. China is already ahead in many fields
    China is already ahead in many fields, therefore grounds for competition between the West and China are far smaller than analysts suggest.
  3. China’s economy is internationally interconnected
    It would not be in China's interest to allow conflict that might jeopardise its industrial base or alienate its burgeoning middle class and rich elite.