The world according to China The world looks different depending on your vantage point. China has spent years repelling invaders from land and sea, and today - as an emerging superpower - it still finds itself surrounded by American allies. For President Xi Jinping, making China strong is a national priority. He promises a "Great Rejuvenation" and a "China Dream." His China is more assertive on the world stage than the China of years gone by - and he is on a global charm offensive for good measure. As Beijing hosts regional leaders for the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec), the BBC's China editor Carrie Gracie explains more. Read more from Carrie or follow her @BBCCarrie