What would the world look like without China? By Shao Xia | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-08-21 13:37

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202508/21/WS68a6b0a4a310851ffdb4f593.html As global tensions continue to rise, some Western politicians have been quick to blame the world's troubles on China. When accusations outpace understanding, debate often hits a dead end. So perhaps it's time to ask a different question — not who to blame, but what could be lost. What would the world look like without China?