1913 saw the opening of Stravinsky's “The Rite of Spring” and New York overtake London as the world's busiest port; it was a caesura before great events.
But U.S. business executives say the United States is in danger of being overtaken by China and Europe, which are already investing and signing trade agreements across the continent.
At the Tokyo Olympics, China overtook Japan to top the medal standings on Thursday after record-breaking performances of its swimmers and table tennis players.