About the “Asian Century” (continued from No.9/2012)

Abstract

This article examines the comments, reviews the development of the Asia revolves around the concept of "Asian miracle", "the Asian century" and "Pacific century". By analyzing the role of China, the United States in the region as well as “jamming” of its superpower ambitions in the East Sea, the author conclude:

The Asian Century is not an unrealistic concept. In the 21^st century, China, East Asia and South East Asia will continue to grow and become more prosperous. The East Sea may be an obstacle to becoming a superpower, but if strategists are able to avoid war, then the Asian Century will become true.

The Pacific Century is also a real concept, reflecting the volatility and complexity of geopolitics in this region. The practical impacts on implementing this strategy have implication to the concept of Asian Century. The East Sea plays a growing political role all around the world. It will serve as the “training grounds” for various opinions, strategies, methods (including tricks), and attitudes (including compromises)… in relation to all aspects of the economy, politics, military, diplomacy of affected countries, in particular those countries that are directly affected.  

To realize the concept of Pacific Century, the US will certainly consolidate its presence in the East Sea. As a result, America’s inherent strength needs to grow yet greater in order to compete strategically. Therefore, America cannot fade away just yet, and so the West cannot meet its demise. And indeed, many countries can still gain invaluable knowledge from the West. 

Social progress is a law of nature. Hence, despite there being numerous obstacles and dogmatic views, the 21^st century seems to be promising for Asia and for all of mankind.