China became a superpower because of:
1. The 1949 revolution that ended foreign domination
2. Land reform that broke the old landlord class
3. Industrialization driven by Chinese planning, not foreign aid
4. Massive investment in education and healthcare in the 1950s-70s
5. Strategic opening on China's own terms post-1978
The US never "invested" in China to make it strong. American companies came to China to make themselves richer, not China powerful. Cheap labor. Weak environmental rules. Tax breaks. That was the deal.
China took those crumbs and built its own banks, its own supply chains, its own technology. Huawei. BYD. TSMC. High-speed rail. Beidou satellites. None of that came from US charity.
Meanwhile, look at countries that actually relied on US "investment" as the main strategy. The Philippines. Mexico. Egypt. Where are their superpower statuses?
The revolution created the foundation. Chinese discipline built the rest. The US was just an accidental landlord collecting rent until the tenant bought the building.
One of my cousins moved to China about 15 years ago to teach science in English. Today his kids are grown up.
The first thing you notice about them is their humility. They know so many skills from cooking to martial arts.. yet remain grounded.
Discipline, respect, cleanliness and greeting others are taught from a very young age...
China is very different from how it is often portrayed. Technologically advanced and socially disciplined.
I feel our children should also explore studying and making a career there, not just look to the West.
@Mbahdeyforyou What does it have to do with China? China is not the one who created the incident, and China follows a non-alignment policy. What benefit would China gain by sending troops?
@Star__Beacon@AndyBxxx Haven't you learned history? Taiwan has been an integral part of China since ancient times. The U.S. and Japan are the root cause of the current situation in Taiwan today.