The China-West rivalry has been shaped by a complex history of encounters and misunderstandings. In the 19th and 20th centuries, Western powers colonized parts of China, extracting resources and imposing unequal treaties. This led to a deep-seated resentment among Chinese people, who felt exploited and humiliated. After the Communist Party took power in 1949, China adopted a socialist ideology that was at odds with the capitalist West. The rivalry intensified during the Cold War, with China aligning with the Soviet Union and the West forming alliances against them. In recent decades, China's economic rise has challenged Western dominance, leading to further tensions over trade, technology, and human rights. The historical legacy of colonialism, exploitation, and ideological differences continues to fuel the bitter rivalry between China and the West.
