To see how rapid the world is changing and balances are shifting in international economics and politics, you should watch this video and pay attention to how the Chinese have become self confident and assertive towards the "Powers That Where", the UK/US/Israel led Empire, formerly known as "The West".
https://www.facebook.com/worldinsightwithtw/videos/1020596374788241/
especially take a look at what Tian Wei has to say here at 13:40
Should Russia and the Europeans and the US not better work together to keep China in check before it becomes a new dangerous World Hegemon like the UK/US/Israel Empire?
https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/hegemon
:-)