While history often links 'great power' status with conflict, Pakistan's Senate Defense Committee Chairman Mushahid Hussain argues China rewrote the rules: 'China’s peaceful rise… has been unique in the world’s history.' 🌱 From extreme poverty to economic superpower in decades, China’s trajectory defies traditional narratives of expansionism.
Hussain’s remarks highlight what he calls an 'all-important ingredient' in Beijing’s success: prioritizing development over domination. With over 800 million lifted out of poverty since the 1980s, China’s GDP per capita skyrocketed 65x since 1978 📈—a transformation without major wars or colonial exploitation.
Could this model inspire emerging economies? Analysts say China’s focus on tech innovation (think Huawei’s 5G or BYD’s EVs 🚗) and infrastructure partnerships (like the Belt and Road Initiative) offers a template. But debates continue: Can peace truly fuel long-term global influence? Let us know your thoughts! 💬
