(Opinion) Beijing not ready to fill vacuum left by Washington
2016-12-31 09:15:20 source:Global Times
December 29, 2016
"Discussions are heating up on global governance recently. Some believe
that China, as a rising power, may replace the US to lead the world
especially after US President-elect Donald Trump
promised to quit the Trans-Pacific Partnership and withdraw from the
Paris climate change agreement. It has a good ground, but it may take a
long time to be realized.
With the slogan of "America First," the US is unwilling to offer public goods or bear more responsibilities for its allies.
Even if Trump, known for his isolationist tendency, was not elected, US cutback in its global strategy is unavoidable."
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