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 world00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintChinese 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.Share this articleLeave a commentJames GorrieAuthorJames Gorrie is the author of the 2013 book “The China Crisis” and discusses current events and China on his YouTube Podcast, The Banana Republican. Author’s Selected ArticlesJapan Accelerates Defense Spending to Counter China ThreatOct 29, 2025Former Chinese Official Threatens US With ‘Devastating Consequences’Oct 27, 2025China’s Shift to Debt Collector in Developing Countries—From Lender to Loan SharkOct 27, 2025China Envisions ‘Dry Canal’ to Compete With Panama CanalOct 20, 2025Related TopicsChinaCCPxi jinping