China's economy depends on the prosperity of other nations, especially the USA. It has large, young workforce which is the main strength, but most of them are poor, less educated farm boys and girls.And in just 10, 20 years, these young people will get old, and the problem of aging population will be a huge burden for China because of the one child policy. How strong was Japanese's economy in the 80's? Compare it to what is happening to this country now, you get an idea of what will happen for China. As long as no country can replace the dominant role of USA, it will continue to be a super power for a long time. If you don't believe, think about it, why the US dollar is strengthened even though the US caused this financial crisis?