A new study indicates that China is set to become more influential than the US over the next few years…

Most strikingly, the poll – carried out in China, India, Japan,
South Korea, Australia and the US in June and July – revealed a sense
of confidence among Chinese and Indians in their countries’ destinies.

Analysts
called it a landmark and complex study. While there was an acute
feeling of distrust between nations, especially towards the US and the
rise in Chinese military power, there was also a prevailing sense that
a decline in US economic and military power in Asia would have a
negative impact.

However, only 35 per cent of Chinese and 39 per cent of Indians said they trusted the US to act responsibly in the world.

Large
majorities in India and China said they believed a conflict over energy
resources was likely in Asia. Majorities also said countries had a
right to go to war to ensure adequate energy supplies.

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