The ‘America-worst’ crowd cheers for China — but here’s what they forget
The article discusses the perception that China is on the verge of surpassing the United States as a global power. It argues that despite China's rapid growth, the U.S. still maintains significant advantages in various sectors, including military strength and economic output. The author emphasizes that China's autocratic system may hinder its long-term success compared to the U.S.'s democratic resilience.
- ▪China's GDP is only about 60% of the United States despite having four times the population.
- ▪The U.S. is the largest oil and gas producer and exporter, while China relies heavily on imports.
- ▪China's military capabilities, including nuclear forces and carrier strike groups, are significantly weaker than those of the U.S.
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Opinion The ‘America-worst’ crowd cheers for China — but here’s what they forget By Victor Davis Hanson Published May 21, 2026, 7:09 p.m. ET U.S. and China's national flags flutter next to the Tiananmen Gate featuring a portrait of China's late Chairman Mao Zedong, during U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026. REUTERS See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google One American view of China — increasingly popular on the left and among the hate-Trump crowd on the right — is that the communist colossus will be forever ascendant, boasting astonishing levels of food production, ship construction and industrial output. In this pessimistic view, China will soon replace America as the world’s predominant power.
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