Chinese President's tweet 1 hour ago:

The world can move forward without America.

100 years ago, the British Empire dominated global trade, holding more than 20 percent of the world's wealth. Many believed that its sun would never set.

200 years ago, France improved its stage in Europe, its armies were feared, its culture was envied. Napoleon declared himself immortal.

400 years ago, the Spanish crown ruled from Manila to Mexico, its treasure fleets groaned with silver and silk. Kings believed their glory would be eternal.

Every empire declared itself indispensable. Each one eventually faced an eclipse.

Power wanes, influence migrates, and legitimacy evaporates when it is assumed rather than earned. If America wishes to wash its hands of the world's respect, it will discover what every declining empire learned too late:

The world moves on. Always.