At the same time, numerous social problems have emerged in the country and intensified. As President Jiang Zemin gradually retired from his position of power, fourth generation leaders, led by President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao, facing increasing social unrest, attempted to steer the country towards a new direction.

 

From the path of focusing solely on economic development, Hu and Wen placed focus on creating an overall balance under the idea of the Scientific development concept to create a harmonious society. In this process, there was an unprecedented shift in stance towards favouring rural development and farmers, as well as other generally populist policies.
 

China's increased dominance at the global level has been seen from the general impression the country had during the 2008 Summer Olympics and after the March 2008 protests in Tibet.

 

However, the country continues to be criticised by other nations on the grounds of human rights violations and the various scandals of quality verses production. All these have damaged the country's image. It continues to raise the doubtful attitude about the country's safety standards.

 

Recently, at the time of 60 years nation's celebration, the majority of China's population remained locked at their homes, while the parade took place. China refutes these claims and states that they are based in cultural and historical misunderstandings and rooted in fear of China's potential dominance on the world stage.

 

These ideological clashes will take new shape in future. As western nations are hiring talented people from across the world ,including China, it continues to shine as a democratic land of opportunities. At the cost of efforts of China, USA is still capturing number one position with democratic system.

 

Among its neighbours, China's policy of pump and show won't survive long with disputes with India in both Leh and Arunachal Pradesh. Some groups of Pakistan also dislike the attitude of China. Tibet's capture led to an unrest within the country as well demands from the region's exiles, including the Dalai Lama, to free it. These factors will ultimately affect its race to the number one position at global level.