Yes it is and its important we face the consequences of what the west has done and look at how those who have been affected might and now are responding. I don't blame China for not wishing to be subject to the hegemony of the west...but equally if China succeeds in continuing to build an alternative bloc many in the west are in for s surprise with the boot being on the other foot so to speak. There seems to be a lot of denial about the reality and imminence of Chinas rise and now open challenge the the west.