China experienced over the last three decades a very rapid economic growth and has become the second economy in the world and the largest exporter. This paper describes the changes in the international balance of power caused by the development of the Middle Kingdom. The research allows to identify further trends and factors that determine the distribution of spheres of influence in the world.
Department of International Management, Poznan University of Economics, Al.Niepodległosci 10, 60-967 Poznan, Poland
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