A New Asia?

Western powers has long dominated the world. Europeans dictated and harvested much of the world's resources for centuries. London is the centre of the world in the 1800s. Then USA, with their vast size and innovation, overtook London to dominate the world in economy, culture and military in the 1900s.

What about the 2000s and beyond? Asia is very possible rising star. Japan is the No.2 economy of the world, after the USA. China is the biggest country in population, and the fastest growing. They are often perceived as the next superpower should the US declined. Korea is one of the growing Asia tigers. Traditionally, these countries were not on good speaking terms because of the past conflicts during World War 2. But recently, driven by the need to survive this economic crisis created by the West, they band together to collaborate. What if Asia were to put aside their old differences and start to work together? A combined China and Japan, being largest and fasting growing population with the 2nd largest economy, would be quite a force to be reckon with. Singapore has also long been a very strong ally of China. Hong Kong's general public is becoming more pro-China, and the people are voting for the pro-Beijing party. Taiwan wasted many years politicking for independence, but the current government and people are also working towards closer ties with China. China is no longer viewed as the dreadful communist state of the old era, but is increasing open, humane, and definitely prosperous. With this trends where Asia comes together, I see the rise of the New Asia, which can lead the world in economy, culture, and world direction.