- China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is connecting countries and saving millions of lives. - The West used to dominate the world and exploit resources, but China has emerged as a tough adversary. - China's political, economic, and social system has created a productive society with thriving culture and scientific research. - The West demonizes China and its success because it challenges Western hegemony and promotes socialism and Asian success. - The BRI is reshaping the world by providing alternatives and choices for countries previously at the mercy of Western powers.