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Meanwhile, Russia bypassed sanctions against Visa and MasterCard by utilizing China’s UnionPay and Russia’s own Mir card system, further insulating itself from Western financial dominance. These actions have paradoxically strengthened Russia’s economic position, making it more resilient—if not more prosperous—than before.
The Rise of Civilizational Power and Changing Global Dynamics
The ongoing shifting alliances underscore the emergence of a multipolar world—a landscape dominated by rising civilizations as opposed to Western-led globalism. China, with approximately 30% of global manufacturing and unmatched infrastructural capacity, now stands as a formidable economic and military power, alongside Russia’s nuclear arsenals and strategic heft.