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What is this American led, 'Global Order'?

World War II dramatically changed the then existing world order.  Based on three fundamental pillars of democracy, free trade and capitalism, America the only great power that survived the war with its economy and market intact became the de facto world leader of the non communist world. American leadership established this new world order at The Bretton Woods Conference, 1944 . This 'order' based on a number or global institutions ensured under the Marshall plan the rebuilding of the world economy.  American farsightedness and actions produced the greatest material prosperity in history. World GDP has grown 10 fold, population has increased 3 fold, Colonialism ended, and there has been a dramatic reduction in world poverty, with a corresponding improvement in health has been observed. Communism was mostly defeated. America, currently the sole superpower,  dominates the  world financially, technologically, socially, politically and militaril...

Understanding China - Historical Background

China weaponises Coronavirus - Part 1 A study of the history of China reveals that, China was one of the world's oldest civilisations (about 5,000 years old) and one of the Cradles of Civilisation . By the end of Qianlong Emperor 's long reign in 1796, the Qing Empire was at its zenith. The Qing ruled more than one-third of the world's population, and had the largest economy in the world. By area it was one of the largest empires ever. Calling itself  'Zhongguo' (Middle Kingdom) since 1000 B.C.E., The Chinese believed they were the centre of the world and the only power of consequence. The Chinese empire's incredible cultural richness, fertile lands, scientific knowledge, production, manufacturing, trading and overall abilities made them wealthy beyond belief.  China supplied the whole world with high quality goods that commanded a premium.  The fantastic trade surplus that China maintained with all countries of Middle East, Japan and Euro...