A by-product of Bush - "China takes place on world stage"
Looking for a counterbalance to the arrogance of the US, the ROW will create another superpower.
And this is one the US can't really "buck", as we are too financially dependent upon them.
Would have happened anyway, but it seems reasonable to think that it's been hurried along by the US attitude that you will be attacked if we think you don't like us.
By Tim Luard BBC, China
"As China gets richer and stronger, the world is coming to share its belief that it merits recognition and respect as a great power."
Arf