December 19, 2016

"China will remain the most influential country in Asian affairs in the decade to come, surpassing the US, according to the latest poll released by the Global Times Global Poll Center on Saturday. This opinion was held by 44.6 percent of 16,172 respondents in the survey that covered residents aged above 18 years living in 16 countries across the world. Interviewees worldwide are increasingly recognizing the positivity that China has brought to the world.

The clout of a rising China has become undisputable, with the US as the only competitor in this regard. It's fair to say that in Asia, if China catches a cold, the whole region will sneeze. And the country has worked hard to assume its responsibilities as a regional and global power. It put forward a series of initiatives and strategies to promote regional economic integration and connectivity. High on the list is the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the One Belt and One Road initiative. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is also gaining momentum."

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