China Biggest Exporter in the World
The latest statsitics show that China has overtaken Germany as the biggest export country in the world - a significant sign of change.
China's share of world exports is now 10 per cent, compared to 3 per cent as late as 1999. The share increased during the crisis. When other countries have struggled with shrinking economies, China only suffered a slight reduction in growth. Therefore, change speeds up.
This is all very good. China's prosperity benefits us all. But it also shows how Europe is decreasing in significance. And this development will change the power of balance and the power of the ideas of our different regimes.
China's prosperity is good for us all, but combined with increased European growth - following reform - it is even better.

Future rol of Europe