Summary
Analysts believe that China's leaders think the United States is losing power on the world stage. This belief is partly based on U.S. foreign actions and China's own progress in technology and global influence. The Chinese government and media emphasize this idea of U.S. decline to their people.
Key Facts
- China believes the U.S. is declining in global power.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping's statement about the "East rising and the West falling" became popular after the 2008 financial crisis.
- China's quick control of COVID-19 and advances in technology are seen as signs of its growing power.
- Chinese media highlights U.S. problems like military actions and social issues.
- Mentions of U.S. decline have increased in Chinese academic and media sources.
- China aims to strengthen its global image and avoid provoking the U.S.
