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The study aims to summarize and assess the various interpretations of rising China. The rise of China after the Cold War is the most debated topic in international relations and its multiple implications for global politics. Due to the rapid growth of China, it has become the world's second-largest–economy. The United States, as an established hegemonic power, has concerns about the economic and as well as military advancement of rising China. This paper examines both realist and liberal perspectives regarding the rise of China. Different scholars have conflicting views about China's hegemony, or whether China may challenge the global liberal order. According to the realist perspective, China's economic growth leads to the development of military capabilities on one side. On the other side, it will become a regional hegemon and a global hegemonic power. The liberal perspective mostly focuses on the economic engagement of China with its neighboring countries as well as with the world. The article develops the concept of the grand strategy of China by engaging world nations economically through the one Belt and One Road Initiative, which can lead to enhancing its sphere of influence. China’s rise could also increase the tensions with the United States, which may cause tremendous effects on global politics. China is achieving more international responsibilities and claiming its role according to its strength and capacity.