[steve86]

I’ve read thousands of articles since the 90’s that China will overtake us in (insert years less than 5) yet here’s the USA still number

Yes, still #1 in over-the-top frivolous consumerism, enabling all the rest (I'm not impressed). Equally 'impressive' that we have overtaken the former Soviet Union and China in degree of centrally-managed economic stimulus, blowing one world-class bubble after another, with no actual production to show for it, but a lot of artificially-inflated asset classes.

[morphing libertarian]

I still think this will be the Chinese century. We are clearly declining for ll of the reasons you read about here everyday.

India doesn’t seem to be aggressive about taking control of international issues.

China has stepped up imperialism making a grab for everything in the north west Pacific. They are building up their military. They can buy whatever they want. They have strong presence on most continents. Now restricted by an EPA.

Short of another massive revolution, they are full speed ahead.