The Real China and the Downside of Arrogance

How an aggressive Beijing is losing friends and influence in the world, and what it means for the world

Chinese 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 Images

Commentary

Much of the world is having an enlightening moment with China.