If our species spends another century concerning itself with dominating one another, there will be nothing more than an apocalyptic hellscape left to rule over. Antiquated hegemonic politics are the exact hurdle mankind faces at this moment in history. Infighting will not resolve the global challenges that threaten our very existence. China's problems of pollution, food supply, overpopulation, economic imbalances, civil rights and quality of life are found, albeit in differing combinations and degrees, in every other nation on Earth. The scope of our shared problems exceeds that of our political organizations. This disparity is China's opportunity to lead. It is a new paradigm, not master, that our species and planet require. If China can solve the aforementioned problems domestically, it will position itself to lead on them internationally - should they wish to bother with us barbarians at that point.