What’s in store for the new year in China? The following articles point to an increasing aggressiveness from China on multiple fronts. Is that good? Maybe. Is that bad? Possibly. But, one thing is for certain, if the US hasn’t taken note yet, we need to start yesterday.

These goods are the most visible sign of Beijing’s growing power here as China, Russia, the United States and others compete for financial and strategic advantage on the borders of some of the world’s most turbulent countries — Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

New ‘Great Game’ for Central Asia Riches

China’s largest carmaker SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation) and its smaller rival Nanjing Automobile, which owns the MG Rover brand, yesterday confirmed their long-expected merger, creating a national car group that aims to rival big multinationals.

Chinese carmakers merge to take on multinationals

China wants to grab 60% of the medium-sized jet market, currently dominated by firms such as Bombardier and Embraer.

Ceremony inaugurates Chinese jet

Still need evidence? Well, click on the following link to an interesting (albeit long) article on China’s increasing activity and how it will effect the US. Here is an excerpt:

The United States’ “unipolar moment” will inevitably end. If the defining struggle of the twenty-first century is between China and the United States, China will have the advantage. If the defining struggle is between China and a revived Western system, the West will triumph.

The Rise of China and the Future of the West