Russia in Global Affairs

China is changing and adapting its policies to the arising challenges, while at the same time preserving its traditional philosophy and ancient culture. It does not abandon Confucius, nor Mao Zedong. It does not cling thoughtlessly to the past, but neither does it forsake its roots. China’s ascent, no longer peaceful but increasingly conflictive, can be expected to continue without interruption.

Further growth of China’s military power will largely depend on the economic successes, on how the world situation develops and on the way world powers react to China’s further development and its actions on the international scene.