Is it really wise for a nation of 300+ mln to take on a nation of 1.300 bln?

BUT here you see the shenanigans that the top hegemon is up to:

http://en.people.cn/n3/2017/1215/c90000-9304646.html

Is it possible for China to create an equivalent state of affairs in two or three countries near the top hegemon?

We will not speak of this again.