PRAISE FOR "CHINA'S PATH TO DOMINANCE" "Dr. Levine's work is a must-read for scholars and practitioners seeking a thorough perspective on the PRC’s strategy to supplant the United States as the world's sole superpower." —John Weaver, Ph.D. , Professor of Intelligence Analysis, York College of Pennsylvania " Timely, insightful, and necessary. Levine expertly traces China’s evolving relationship with the West, resulting in a work that is both theoretically rich and remarkably accessible. A critical resource for understanding the most consequential geopolitical dynamic of our time. A must-read. " —Garrett Martin , Foreign Affairs Officer (United States) " Derek Levine masterfully explains the past, present, and future of the most important bilateral relationship of the 21st century. Essential reading for anyone interested in geopolitics, U.S.-China relations, or the future of the international order." —Ciwan M. Can, Ph.D. , Senior Geopolitical Advisor, Hyperion Strategic Advisors (Norway) " Meticulously researched , this book charts China’s audacious rise and proposes a bold U.S. foreign policy response... offers actionable insights into one of the 21st century’s defining rivalries." —Anubhav Shankar Goswami , Murdoch University (Australia) "An excellent and timely analysis for anyone trying to comprehend the most consequential geopolitical showdown of our lifetime." —Khyati Singh , Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (India) Is a clash between the world's two superpowers inevitable? Dr. Derek Levine, a leading expert in **US-China geopolitical conflict**, delivers a chilling, meticulously researched analysis of Beijing’s strategy to dismantle American global influence. This is not a distant threat—it is a clear, calculated **China's Rise to Dominance** being enacted by a determined and newly-empowered leader. Under **Xi Jinping's foreign policy**, China is strategically leveraging global crises—from the 2008 Financial Crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic and the January 6th insurrection—to promote the perceived superiority of the Chinese political model. Domestically, Xi has abolished term limits, consolidated power through purges, and implemented a vast **China mass surveillance** state, all in preparation for what he views as an existential confrontation with the United States—the main obstacle to China's return to historical supremacy. As China’s economy slows, the internal pressure on Xi to adopt a more assertive global posture intensifies. With the high-stakes deadline of **Taiwan invasion 2027** looming, the book examines how Beijing views Washington as a necessary adversary to justify Xi Jinping's rule and mobilize the nation for a potential crisis. This book is a critical, essential guide for understanding the future of global power. You will learn: How Xi Jinping's regime views US decline and justifies **China's Path to Dominance**. - The specific policy recommendations for policymakers and scholars on navigating a more aggressive China. - The implications of China’s domestic power consolidation, including the scale of the surveillance state. - Why the 2027 reunification deadline for Taiwan is a high-risk inflection point for **International Relations Asia**. Prepare yourself for the next global challenge. Read China's Path to Dominance and understand the real threats and necessary actions required to meet a rising superpower head-on. PRAISE FOR "CHINA'S PATH TO DOMINANCE" "Dr. Levine's work is a must-read for scholars and practitioners seeking a thorough perspective on the PRC's strategy to supplant the United States as the world's sole superpower." —John Weaver, Ph.D. , Professor of Intelligence Analysis, York College of Pennsylvania " Timely, insightful, and necessary. Levine expertly traces China's evolving relationship with the West, resulting in a work that is both theoretically rich and remarkably accessible. A critical resource for understanding the most consequential geopolitical dynamic of our time. A must-read. " —Garrett Martin , Foreign Affairs Officer (United States) " Derek Levine masterfully explains the past, present, and future of the most important bilateral relationship of the 21st century. Essential reading for anyone interested in geopolitics, U.S.-China relations, or the future of the international order." —Ciwan M. Can, Ph.D. , Senior Geopolitical Advisor, Hyperion Strategic Advisors (Norway) " Meticulously researched , this book charts China's audacious rise and proposes a bold U.S. foreign policy response... offers actionable insights into one of the 21st century's defining rivalries." —Anubhav Shankar Goswami , Murdoch University (Australia) "An excellent and timely analysis for anyone trying to comprehend the most consequential geopolitical showdown of our lifetime." —Khyati Singh , Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (India) As a scholar and observer of international relations, I wrote Chin