China's stunning economic transformation has been one of the most significant developments in this century. However, it remains a single-party state that has been ruled by the Chinese Communist Party since 1949. What does this economic-political juxtaposition mean for the 1.4 billion Chinese population, and the world at large? As China's presence is increasingly felt across the world, either through its Belt-and-Road Initiative, or its more assertive foreign policy, does China promote economic growth and international cooperation, or does it challenge the existing world order? With changing political landscape in the US and the purported demise of the Liberal World Order, will China emerge as a leader that shape a new world order? This course invites you to explore and ponder some of the most transformative questions in global affairs today.