China and the Next Global Order: Coming Multipolar World and Great-Power Coopetition (China and Globalization)

This open-access book presents a curated look into Dr. Henry Huiyao Wang’s latest writings concerning the changing world order, a change widely characterized as one of “world disorder”.A quarter of the way into the 21st century, the world is now witnessing the definitive end of the post-Cold War unipolar moment and the beginning of a new multipolar world order. Together, these writings explore the key questions facing the global community: How will the world navigate this structural shift defined not by a single hegemon, but by a complex web of competing power centers?How will major powers such as the US and China coexist in an era defined by both competition and cooperation?What role can China play as a new pole of influence emerges? And how can the international system adapt to reflect shifting economic weight, geopolitical realities, and the aspirations of countries across the global south?Throughout, Dr. Wang offers forward-looking insights for policymakers, scholars, and practitio