Beijing plays down its success

Despite becoming the world's second-largest economy China does not want to be seen as a wealthy country, writes the daily Le Temps: "Is this the victory of a formula: that of the Communist Party and its 'Bejing consensus'? Will the blend of the market and Leninism set a precedent? Internally there is no doubt that the powers that be will make the best of this victory over the historic enemy Nippon to legitimate the modus operandi. Externally however, Beijing is being exceedingly modest. Why? First and foremost out of calculation. China wants neither to be seen as a rich country nor to shoulder the responsibility it entails (notably regarding climate matters). For that reason Beijing continues to present itself as a developing country."

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