As China’s elite barbarian-handlers, including diplomats, technocrats, trade envoys, and foreign-policy scholars, this is a moment of vindication. For years, they have been advocating for foreign governments to prioritize their own national interests over democratic values and abstract concepts. They argue that recent events have proven them right.
In China’s perspective, America has been exposed as a hypocrite. While accusing China and Russia of violations of international law and human rights, the West has also been complicit in supplying weapons used in civilian casualties in Gaza. Beijing believes that the West was united in condemning Russia’s actions in Ukraine but divisions have resurfaced due to Israel’s conflict with Hamas. There are predictions that if Donald Trump is re-elected, his allies will once again realize that the world can be a friendless place and that “America First” is more than just a slogan.
Amidst these developments, Chinese officials and scholars advise foreign governments to focus on improving the safety and prosperity of their citizens rather than critiquing political systems and regimes of other countries. This advice is particularly relevant to relations with China. They believe that wise leaders should resist American calls to join ideological blocs or defense alliances aimed at containing China’s rise. Instead, they advocate for fostering bilateral relationships and seeking mutual benefits in economic partnerships with China.
