I think some blame belongs with Western leadership who've created this monster. Without companies falling over themselves to set up shop in China, and Western governments not stopping to think about the geopolitical ramifications, China never would have amassed this much power in so little time, obviously with a lack of corresponding wisdom.
Unfortunately, there's now no going back, lest we cause a recession! China will be the de facto leader of the world very soon, and when that happens the Marriots or any of us won't have the option of refusing their requests - you will do it, or else.