A global superpower with a quiet voice: China 'not as loud or influential' beyond the Global South
France 24
by FRANCE24March 4, 2026
As China’s annual “Two Sessions” gathers thousands of political delegates in Beijing, Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Jean-François di Meglio, Honorary Chair of Asia Centre. Beyond the 5 percent growth target, China is undergoing a broader structural transition: demographic decline, slower consumption, renewed tensions with the US and the long-term effects of the real estate crisis. As conflict rages in the Middle East, Chinese leaders seek to balance domestic stability with an unpredictable and rapidly shifting global landscape.
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Originally published on France 24 on 3/4/2026