This is Why Everyone Is Afraid of China
Join us as we explore China’s rise as a global superpower, questioning whether other nations should fear its dominance and if it will surpass the United States as the world’s financial capital within a decade. We delve into China’s economic, military, cultural, and technological influence, supported by its 5,000-year history and strategic vision. We highlight ten reasons why China’s ascent is formidable, interspersed with examples of its architectural and historical achievements. China’s economic might, with a GDP of $17.8 trillion, second only to the U.S., and its military modernisation, including hypersonic missiles and a navy surpassing the U.S. in ship count. China’s historical depth, from the Xia Dynasty (2070–1600 BC) to the Qin Dynasty’s unification, underscores its cultural continuity and strategic foresight, unlike fragmented ancient cultures like Mesopotamia or Egypt. Iconic man-made creations, such as the 21,196 kilometer Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, and the Forbidden City, showcase China’s engineering and cultural legacy. China’s strategic vision, exemplified by the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which connects 65 countries and controls critical trade routes like the China-Iran railway, reducing reliance on vulnerable sea lanes. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA), with over 2 million personnel and advanced weaponry, signals China’s readiness for conflict, particularly in the South China Sea and near Taiwan. China’s naval dominance, with 370 vessels and bases like Djibouti, projects power globally. Technologically, China leads in 37 of 44 critical fields, including AI, 5G, and quantum technology, driven by initiatives like Made in China 2025 and a vast R&D workforce. China’s influence extends to Africa, where it’s the top trading partner. Securing minerals like cobalt from the DRC and investing $60 billion every three years in Africa. Culturally, China’s soft power, rooted in Confucianism, Taoism, and traditional medicine, fosters global influence. The Taiwan issue remains a flashpoint, with 311 PLA air incursions in 2025 escalating tensions, risking broader conflict. China’s authoritarianism, marked by the Great Firewall, a social credit system, and 600 million surveillance cameras, ensures tight control, raising concerns about techno-authoritarianism globally. We acknowledge China’s imperfections but emphasise its formidable trajectory. We invite you to reflect on whether China’s rise re-defines global power dynamics…? Please let us know in the comments below and thanks again for taking the time to watch our videos!P.s. We do our best to provide you with the most accurate information, by proof checking everything we create. However, sometimes things slip through the net and we don’t pick them up! So, we are totally up for corrections! These are after all just our take based on data we analysed. Sometimes your own experiences of visiting the places we talk about may differ and we’d love to hear about them to get a balanced view. Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos WEEKLY! ======= Why the Russian Defense Plan is Unbeatable • Why the Russian Defense Plan is Unbeatable Why the Russian Defense Plan is Unbeatable • Why the Russian Defense Plan is Unbeatable ======= #ChinaRise #GlobalPower #ChinaVsUSA #BeltAndRoad #ChineseMilitary #GreatWall #TerracottaArmy #ForbiddenCity #ChinaEconomy #TaiwanConflict #ChineseCulture #AIRevolution #NavalPower #Geopolitics #Authoritarianism #China #Chinatravel #chinanews ======= CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - Crazy Man Made Creations 4:04 - Reason Number 1: The Weight of History 7:40 - Reason Number 2: The Long Game—China’s Strategic Vision 10:29 - Reason Number 3: The People’s Liberation Army 11:59 - Reason Number 4: The Naval Juggernaut 13:25 - Reason Number 5: China’s Technological Dominance 16:21 - China’s Architecture and Landscape 19:30 - Reason Number 6: The Belt and Road Empire 22:25 - Reason Number 7: China’s African Gambit 24:33 - Reason Number 8: Cultural Powerhouse 26:59 - Reason Number 9: The Taiwan Ticking Time Bomb 28:59 - Reason Number 10: Chinese Government’s Authoritarianism 31:23 - Conclusion =======
