| China's economic growth will taper off. The U.S. will retain world leadership both in politics and in economy. | 22 (36.67%) | |
| China's economy will soon overtake that of the U.S., and the world governance will be the prerogative of the United Nations. | 1 (1.67%) | |
| China's economy will soon overtake that of the U.S., but the U.S. will retain leadership in the world. | 13 (21.67%) | |
| China's economic growth will taper off, but the U.S. will gradually 'retreat' from the role of the world police. | 16 (26.67%) | |
| Others | 8 (13.33%) |
Total votes: 60