Thinking About ChinaOpinionThe Real China and the Downside of ArroganceHow an aggressive Beijing is losing friends and influence in the world, and what it means for the worldSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintChinese leader Xi Jinping (C) attends the celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, on July 1, 2021. Lintao Zhang/Getty ImagesJames Gorrie11/30/2021|Updated: 12/2/2021CommentaryMuch of the world is having an enlightening moment with China.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.