China Compares the United States to Past Empires, Questions Global Dependence on Washington
China has drawn comparisons between the United States and historical global empires, arguing that the international community should not view any single country as indispensable.
In a strongly worded statement, Chinese officials reportedly said that “the world can live without Washington,” suggesting that global stability and economic development do not depend solely on U.S. leadership.
The remarks reflect Beijing’s longstanding criticism of what it describes as American unilateralism and its call for a more multipolar international order, in which multiple major powers share influence over global affairs.
The comments come amid continued strategic rivalry between China and the United States over trade, technology, security, and geopolitical influence. Washington has consistently defended its global role and alliances, while Beijing has increasingly promoted alternatives to what it sees as a U.S.-dominated international system.