China’s ship to the West has sailed. I wonder how often have I heard this phrase from German politicians or business leaders in the past 45 years I was involved with the People’s Republic? Society has allowed itself to be taken over by the charms of the capitalist dream, be it in fashion, pop music, lifestyle, fast-food chains, soft drinks or cars. Actually, it is quite the opposite. The Party has subjugated the souls of Western entrepreneurs and made them addicted to the market. It is using China’s purchasing power to subvert American soft power Hollywood-style and „influence its content“.