The challenge for China... and for the world

Le Regard Libre N° 44 - Clément Guntern

There's no doubt about it: the fate of the world will increasingly be played out in Asia. Among the countries that count, China seems to stand out. Despite its brilliant economic success, the country faces many political, economic and social challenges.

Our most assiduous readers will certainly have noticed that this is by no means the first time we've devoted pages to the People's Republic of China. We've already discussed the Silk Roads and the consequences of China's rise to global power. Why do we continue to broach the subject? Because the world of China, a fascinating country-continent, is still somewhat mysterious and even misunderstood, and it's imperative to decode it if we are to understand how the world works. Over the next three editions, we'll be taking a tour of