In “China has a plan to rule the world,” Ignatius informs the audience, Americans, about the quick growth and development of China, and warns people all over the globe that China will effectively subjugate the world if we keep ignoring it. Based on Ignatius’s tone of subtly critisizing Trump and America, in this slightly satirical article, Ignatius wants to change America’s approach to foreign affairs and our priorities. Ignatius’s underlying critical tone of America throughout the article helps show his intended purpose of changing politics in America. By saying, “sorry, friends, but this is how empires rise and fall,” Ignatius is trying to scare Americans, and for us to do something and take action against Trump and political leaders that
