In a recent interview with The Guardian, renowned political analyst and historian Vijay Prashad emphasized China’s growing self-assurance and its determination to break free from the historical cycle of humiliation. He argues that China, under Xi Jinping’s leadership, is no longer willing to endure another century of subservience or external exploitation. Prashad points to China’s economic resurgence, its assertive foreign policy initiatives, and its ambitious technological advancements as evidence of a nation reclaiming its rightful position in the world. This shift, according to Prashad, reflects a recognition that China cannot afford to be dictated to by other powers and instead must assert itself on both global and regional stages.
