The china response is that china will act differently precisely because it is different. Western theories have been developed by studying western experiences and are based on western liberal traditions. Because of its unique historical roots, culture and philosophies, china will not act/behave live the United States or Germany or Britain or other previous Great powers. Rather, it will be a responsible great power based on a cultural predilection for peace and harmony just as it was china was last in a position of ascendancy and power in Asia before of the West.