China , the world’s most populous nation, already is an economic and military force to be reckoned with. But this may well be the Chinese century. Over the next few decades, China is poised to become a global superpower on a par with—or perhaps even surpassing—the United States . At the same time, it must struggle with societal and political change. Join in the discussion of China ’s rise and what it will mean to the rest of the world.