FT piece on polling that says Euros take more pessimistic view of China possibly showing global leadership in years ahead than Americans do. Oddly enough, the Germans were the most pessimistic. Why odd? Germany is doing so well economically WRT China.
Polling by German Marshall Fund.
Data says Americans to the tune of 91% predict China will exert strong leadership within next five years. That may just be our ennui talking. Only two-thirds of Euros think this.
I think the Euros are being more realistic, as I think China global leadership will be underwhelming for a long time. Bluster will go up, as will hubris, but serious visionary leadership? Not China's style nor comfort level--not yet. In a single-party state, people who go out on ledges get pushed off.