Originally Posted by
flourbasher
Been out all day so only just seen this.
What about a slightly less extreme conspiracy theory.
Whilst not wanting to eradicate capitalism, the Chinese may wish to accelerate their ascendancy to the top or if they think they are at the top now then at least to maintain their position.
Push some other countries down the ladder when they are vulnerable and then cement their position at the top.
Other counties will probably bounce back but China now has the upper hand