In 'the clash of civilizations' Huntington opines that the world order for the new millenium will be set according to the interest of civilization and not political ideology. Henry Kissinger and Frances Fukuyama have the similar kind of vision for the next century and I am convinced with the perceptions of these people. And can't agree in principals with isolated freak that Japan will and can oppose to China's expansion of power and authority in the longer term. In internation relations Geographical location has much to do and hence once China reaches the pinnacle of it's economic success( which it is set achieve before 2050), Japan will have to tilt towards China. As will Korean peninsula, indonesia, thailand , malaysia, singapore and even india and pakistan. Just see how effectively has the US handled the relation with canada, mexico, south america and carribean. No powers except the US can extract there support. Likewise, China will make a strong allegiance to the the south east and south asian regions. One more thing, the world is being more resistant to the US hegemony now then ever before. The US is making more foes and this factor will help China to achieve it's super power ambitions sooner then generally expected. And if the number of UN security council is doubled in few years to come , the grip of US on major international affair will gradually get loose. SO frens start learning mandarin and the CHinese culture!!!