Great analysis.
I visited China just prior to COVID. You won’t believe how modern and advanced that nation is.
I’m not advocating for the CCP, but when you have a strong government dictating law, policy, and strategy, the results are undeniable.
In addition to its economy, economic partnerships, and military strength, its diplomatic influence is burgeoning.
China is investing billions of dollars in key infrastructure projects across Africa and Asia. These emerging nations are now subservient to China.
The US has been a superpower for 75 years.
China has a history that goes back Millennia.
US dominance is just a blip in time to the Chinese.
They are playing (and winning) the long game.