Do you think any time in the future China will have a chance to rule all of Asia? China is the fastest growing economy in Asia now. The second is Vietnam and most fast growing of Southeast Asia.

China dominates Asia? Who says that? It's ridiculous! Only when China solves out its internal problems such as corruption, bad-quality or fake goods, can it rant about that dominance.

Wake up boy, it's not going to happen maybe in your fantasy only.
Asia is a big continent, it doesn't consist of only East Asia and S.E Asia okay?
If not, the so called "peaceful" rising of China would be a scam and every nations should guard themselves from Chinese threat.

Even USA don't rule the Americas...

I don't think the other asian countries want to be dominated by china. Face it. Everyone wants something for themselves. Nobody wants to play second fiddle.

haha Chinese rule the whole Asia.

You think we're gonna have another Genghis khan era?

You mean East Asia right? that happened during Mid Qing but right now it's kind of impossible.

Well, over the years China has been under the "rule" of quite a few other countries (Britain in parts, Japan, etc), and they didn't like it very much (understatement of the century), so I'd like to think it's not something they're considering.

^ How about some empathy to Tibetan?

True

Same for the Inner Mongolians

No not Asia but the US

Walmart has also grown in China some 240 walmart store has about in China. maybe you should look out for those bastards.

If by rule, you mean actual. political governance of other East Asian nations, I don't think it will happen anytime soon in the future. Economic influence, certainly. Everybody is cashing in on the Chinese markets right now, as they have been, really, for centuries.

In fact, China has never outright "ruled" in that sense, any of its East Asian neighbors. It much preferred to extort taxes and tribute from them. For example, pre-1800s, Korean and Japanese royal officials, had to pay tribute to the Chinese Emperor in return for the economic benefits of trading with the Chinese. When they visited his court, they were required to bow and act subservient.

That changed when the European imperial powers came to E. Asia. They obviously had military superiority, and they took over the coastal areas of China for themselves. Just like today, cashing in on the Chinese markets.

So if you're trying to speculate will E. Asia will once again become part of China's sphere of influence a la pre-1800s, I think it will happen, but in a limited way. I would say China's economic power would continue to grow and eventually give it even greater influence than it has now over the region. But in terms of cultural, social influence, I don't think it will return to the "good old days." The fact is, China is still largely rural and unindustrialized, its people not well-educated, its infrastructure shoddy and ridden with corruption. There's also an increasingly wealthy upper-middle class in the big cities now - interesting how that wealth gap will play out later on.

I agree with sgman. China's policy in the past reflected a sort of "splendid isolation". During antiquity, China had no fear of any other countries in Asia - whilst others were subjective to China during "good" ruling by powerful dynasties such as the Qin. Taxation and tributes basically lasted for a long time, occasionally it was disrupted such as the cease of tribute by the Vietnamese during the Trung rebellion and when the Colonial Powers (CP) came to Asia.

The CP's took advantage of China as those who watch martial arts films such as Fearless and IP Man would know. It was during this period, that a great sense of nationalism arose, something which stirred the end of the autocratic all-powerful monarchy in China. I wouldn't say the European powers are "cashing" in on the China markets. According to the Economist (magazine), China is dealing in a two-way benefit scheme that affects only the private sector. Furthermore, China is also cashing in on many of the "smaller" countries whom possess resources. China is the modern colonist of resources and provides many renegade countries funds to accept China privately as its protectorate.

In modernity, superiority of others is not tolerated. The US' dominant role in the world since post-WWII is not readily or happily accepted. Neither were the British, the Romans, the Greeks, Persians etc etc. Judging by the unhappiness of others' when one power becomes too "powerful" such as the Prussians in the 19th century and the Germans in the 20th century, I don't think a powerful China "ruling" East Asia will be very beneficial to China considering the benefits and the long term effects of making enemies and opposition. However, China will not be in "control" directly, but I believe it will "indirectly" influence East Asia. It will influence it through a similar fashion to what Roman Triumvirs did - notably Augustus. It will use "veiled" threats and of course economics. In our "global" economy, influence is largely in China's control. A prosperous China, would mean prosperity for all, something seen by Australia's rebound in the 08 Global Financial Crises due to China's demand for resources. Lest we forget, China will also try influence East Asia by its culture, though a downside of globalisation is the "bonding" of cultures and it will subside at the opportunity cost of economic power etc.

@ sgman
Indeed, the wealth gap will be interesting. However, wealth gaps has always been present in society. Whether in bourgeois France or any period you choose. Intuition and conspicuity is what I think is two important factors in economic growth and therefore a country's. these two factors create inequality, so - inequality is bound to occur...

i think not only asia but all over the world...

wow, really?
chinese is going to dominate the whole world... be afraid, very afriad.

Lost to Mongolian, Japan, and Western unions, not Strong for over 1 billions lives.

hahah,

chiness dominate the world! l


first take care of Tibet, xinjiang, Mongolia, and yes your lovely neighbor India.

The Monroe Doctrine disagrees with you.

I'm only going by what I know on this, and I'm by no means an expert, so don't take this as my take on exactly what's going to happen,as I'm still learning.

Once upon a time, Britain and America, were two of the most dominant economies in the world, with the British empire, and a lot of fresh money, that wasn't just reliant on government borrowing and stimulus money. Now both countries and mired in debt and owe a lot of money. Apparently China has bought a lot of British debt and therefore with the billions we owe, we are paying China with their fresh revenue.

India owns apparently the biggest steel company in the UK, and it apparently also owns other major UK industries. British companies are getting bought up by China and other asian countries left right and centre.

We are still one of the richest countries, but with China buying our debt, China is rising up rapidly as one of the richest countries and we are becoming more and more dependant on China.

However back to the question, I think eventually India or China will be the most financially dominant countries in Asia for decades to come.

I just think Asia is quickly overtaking the west as the power houses and financial centres of the world.

China is becming a superpower due to their huge economy. But don't forget that Japan does have the 2nd largest GDP in the world currently with China in 3rd spot. Although China should overtake Japan soon, japan is technologically more advanced then China in that respect.

But lets hope China becomes more democratic though.