is not that she will forsake China. The problem is that she can't leave China alone.
America's problem is the "house on the hilltop" problem. Many in America, including many Chinese are so sure about America virtues that they want to reshape China and make China a current America look alike.
In terms of democracy, China is comparable to America's "People's Democracy" during her earlier years. It takes almost 200 years for America to travel from then to now. Ironically, America is at present turning toward imperialism according to many writers.