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An American netizen raised a question on the largest Q&A website, Quora: 'What 10 measures can the U.S. take in the next 50 years to maintain parity with China?' The U.S. wants to maintain parity with China, which must be inseparable from the fact that China earns more respect globally than the U.S.
Both China and the U.S. are the two largest economies in the world and are also among the top three countries in comprehensive national strength. They are also important permanent members of the Security Council. This identity means that both China and the U.S. bear greater responsibilities.
The U.S., as a long-time leading power in the world, has not garnered a good attitude from many countries as time has progressed. The main reason for this is the U.S.’s insistence on hegemony, as it seeks to maintain its dominant position globally through powerful military force.
The most obvious manifestation is the use of such power to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, suppress dissenting voices, and protect its own interests above all else globally. The United States once sought to promote its global strategy through Trumanism and also expanded abroad through organizations like the EU or NATO.
This has also made the U.S. notorious for its actions. Compared to the U.S., China places greater emphasis on peaceful coexistence between nations and does not wish to establish its international status through any hegemonic means.
On the contrary, it is this way that makes countries around the world cherish their interactions with China more. The equality that the U.S. speaks of may also reflect this, but can the U.S. really achieve it?
In response, netizens from various countries offered different perspectives. A netizen named Pryor first suggested: How about implementing according to China's economic reform plan? Through education and infrastructure investment, it might be possible to achieve this in the future.
Funds should be redistributed to countries instead of the military, and it is now fully capable of doing so. American businesses are struggling, but the defense industry is the largest exporter in the world and is doing well, thanks to investments; it's simple, they do have the brains and infrastructure.
The United States can take some key steps: learn from China, manage its own affairs; withdraw all military bases, cut the Pentagon's budget, so that the U.S. won't waste so much.
Respect other countries and see them as equal partners; cooperate with China as brothers to promote world peace and prosperity.
Next, a netizen named Das spoke from an economic perspective: China has demonstrated its capabilities in the past five years, as well as the speed and professionalism with which it has built a universal culture among its people.
They have already indicated that they are fully capable of surpassing any major economy in their own way of working. The United States is built by people/talents from all over the world, but China has built itself from scratch, which is a bloody fact.
From different perspectives, netizens feel that there are areas for improvement for the U.S. Starting from the economy, one can see why the U.S. cannot compare with China's economic growth. It is an undeniable fact that the U.S. economy is the largest in the world, but this foundation must also come from the profits of U.S. wars.
During both world wars, the U.S. profited by selling weapons or through other means, which allowed it to rise rapidly.
The accumulation of wealth has allowed the U.S. to maintain its title as the world's largest economy for many years. In such a context, will the U.S. remember that its money is built on the suffering of war?
The U.S. has long enjoyed money entering its pockets in this way, which has led the U.S. to continuously use unfair means to pressure its adversaries in subsequent developments in order to achieve its interests. How can it expect to gain the world's respect in the same way as China?
Furthermore, there is a gap in diplomacy and cooperation. China's diplomatic approach is definitely built on a foundation of friendship and peace, not solely for self-serving returns. When China has new achievements, it will engage in friendly exchanges with multiple countries, fully aligning with the principle of mutual benefit and win-win diplomacy.
But the foundation of U.S. diplomacy has only one principle, which is that the principle of America first must be upheld, and benefits should be exclusively enjoyed by the U.S.
Even allies cannot escape the exploitation of the United States. If there are countries that wish to defy their interests, they will immediately face suppression and targeting from the United States.
Whether in the next ten years or fifty years, if the U.S. wants to maintain parity with China and have the same international status, the changes needed are not just domestic policy changes, but also require altering many principles of interests and diplomatic norms. When the U.S. no longer uses war as the standard for gaining benefits, when the U.S. acknowledges the imperfections of hegemony, it is believed that the U.S. will then be able to do things that the world understands and respects. However, such changes are as difficult as climbing to the sky for the U.S.
The current United States still regards China as a hypothetical enemy, trying to isolate China by pulling countries into its sphere while often involving military performance. China has always wanted a picture of peaceful coexistence in the world, but the U.S. acts unilaterally despite opposition. Such an America naturally does not deserve to have the same status as China.
As this netizen said: The main problem with the United States is its corrupt and dysfunctional political system. It needs a thorough overhaul. It needs to be replaced. How?
I believe a revolution is necessary. A second American Civil War. American politics cannot adapt and evolve. Only with a capable, wise, and peaceful government can the U.S. solve other major problems.
Imperialism and belligerent actions — wasting resources to wage wars globally while infrastructure is crumbling, education levels are declining, and manufacturing bases are destroyed.
Neglected citizens — lacking healthcare and affordable housing, gun violence, systemic racism, etc. Can you imagine? Yes. Is it possible? No.
I believe the United States should not become what it wants to be. It’s certainly not easy for China, nor is it necessary to copy or mimic. China’s system is deeply influenced by Confucianism, Taoism, and socialist thought. Its system has developed over thousands of years.
China has made it clear that its claims are entirely correct. China's political and social systems are clearly not exportable and are not suitable for another country or society. Unlike the United States and the Western world pushing their political systems, China does not do this.
It can be seen that wanting to have the same status as China is a daunting challenge for the United States; hegemony is not the only way to earn respect in the world.
Peaceful development, without coveting the interests of other countries, is key to development among nations. On this basis, the United States should reflect on its mistakes and strive to reduce similar errors in the future.
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