[jimclegg]

Not the world vs China, it has always been the West vs China, European leaders' "zero sum" mentality has made it an economic target for the better part of 2+ centuries.

Please don't include the majority of the world that is benefiting from a new benevolent economic actor on the block.

[ashelmire]

You're considering China to be a new benevolent economic actor?

Can you explain what behavior you consider "benevolent"?

[jimclegg]

The "well planned" foreign infrastructure projects have had positive impacts on the local communities and economies.

They provide access to loans from an alternative world bank at competitive rates with less strings attached.

Adding depth/liquidity to global markets is beneficial to participants.

[crimsonalucard]

If you think unparalleled manufacturing expertise at unparalleled prices isn't an economic gain for the entire world you need to open your biased eyes wider.

Yes the west and china are economic rivals. This does not mean China has zero economic benefit to the world. To not see this is utter blindness.