Pretty much - the US spends more on it's military than the next 9 countries combined where the Chinese produce more than the next 9 countries combined. So if t

Pretty much - the US spends more on it's military than the next 9 countries combined where the Chinese produce more than the next 9 countries combined. So if the US is a military superpower then China is a manufacturing superpower. Anyone who knows history knows how dangerous it is to fight someone who can out produce you even if you start with a military advantage (WWII - Japan and US, Yamamato knew it well) > "In the first six to twelve months of a war with the United States and Great Britain I will run wild and win victory upon victory. But then, if the war continues after that, I have no expectation of success" - Yamamato. If the US had continued business as usual they could have divided the world between them but they seem determined to burn every possible bridge they can and live in splendid isolation - which is great except if you are running a massive imbalance on physical goods... China doesn't really have to do anything to "win" on the international stage - when your enemy is making a mistake don't interrupt him applies and they have their own issues at home.