Xi Jinping’s Message Sparks Debate on Global Shift.
June 17, 2025 — A sharp message from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s official commentary account has reignited global debate on the ongoing global shift in world power. In a pointed post on the social platform X, Beijing signaled that the global order can continue without American leadership..
The post delivered a clear message: “If the U.S. loses the world’s respect, it will face the same fate as every declining empire. The world doesn’t stop for anyone. It keeps moving forward.”
To reinforce this, Xi’s team drew comparisons from history. The message recalled that 100 years ago, the British Empire dominated global trade and held 20% of the world’s wealth. People thought its sun would never set. However, that empire eventually faded.
The post went further. It stated that 200 years ago, France ruled Europe through its armies and admired culture. Napoleon, it said, called himself eternal — yet the French Empire also declined.
Empires Rise, Then Fall
Going back 400 years, the message cited Spain’s dominance from Manila to Mexico. Spanish monarchs believed their rule would never end. Their treasuries overflowed with silver and silk. But like others, their empire too collapsed.
The commentary warned that power, influence, and legitimacy are not permanent. “Power weakens. Influence shifts. And legitimacy dies the moment it’s assumed instead of earned,” the message read.
Critics see this post as a subtle yet direct jab at the United States. It reflects China’s growing confidence on the global stage and signals a broader global shift, especially as Washington faces criticism for its foreign policies in the Middle East and beyond.
U.S. officials have yet to respond. However, international analysts say such statements are part of China’s broader push to reshape diplomatic narratives and challenge Western dominance.
Meanwhile, the post has drawn attention not just for its tone, but for its timing. It arrives amid increasing tensions between global powers, rising conflicts, and a growing demand for new leadership models.
As nations reassess alliances and influence, Beijing’s message sends a strong signal: the old ways may not hold much longer in this ongoing global shift.
And in this shifting landscape, one thing is becoming clear — the future of the global order may no longer center around Washington.
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