Examine the role of china as an emerging power in international relations.
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Over the last three decades the role of China changed dramatically from a more isolated and traditional type to a modern power.
China has a huge economic growth and it has become one of the biggest economic players in the world. It is also one of the three countries that has a Space program for example (along with Russia and the U.S.), so its huge role cannot be denied anymore.
China's foreign policy has become more open and dynamic. It has expanded its markets and investments all over the world, establishing itself as a global superpower. It promotes a soft power, not belligerent, making lots of progress in cultural and education areas. It played a key role in establishing many treaties, both commercial and economical. A few examples include establishing and expanding the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) or setting up the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the BRICS Development Bank.
China is fascinating as well as complex. China has the unique culture as described as both peaceful and warlike. It was created by conquest and has essentially been ruled by a series of warlords.
China has also experienced periods of peace and active trade with its neighbours. These experiences have profoundly shaped Chinese culture and strategic though.
There have also been extensive periods where China isolated itself from outside influence and became a closed society.