Through China’s Belt & Road Initiative, alongside other global initiatives, Xi Jinping looks to diminish Western influence and reshape the international order to one dominated by Chinese principles and influence. China offers an alternative vision that resonates with many non-Western nations seeking greater sovereignty and voice in global affairs. To counter this, the United States must offer its own positive vision for change through strengthening partnerships, reforming institutions, and demonstrating that democratic societies provide the best path to prosperity.Elizabeth Economy is the Hargrove Senior Fellow and co-chair of the Program on the US, China, and the World at the Hoover Institution. Economy is an acclaimed author and expert on Chinese domestic and foreign policy.Check out more from Elizabeth Economy:
