Why doesn't Israel ally with China? A single sentence from an officer reveals the truth, leaving the host speechless.
Lately, a retired U.S. military officer pointed out during a talk show that the reason Israel aligns with the United States lies in their mutual ability to "control" and "influence" each other. This asymmetric dependency strategy completely fails when facing China.
The United States has established a strategic foothold in the Middle East through massive military aid and technology transfers; meanwhile, Israel, leveraging its unique advantages in counter-terrorism, missile defense, and intelligence, has become an indispensable "forward outpost" within America's global strategy. The two sides have formed a symbiotic structure characterized by mutual penetration and mutual restraint.
The U.S. needs Israel to stir up trouble in the Middle East so it can exert influence across Arab regions. Meanwhile, Israel relies on American weapons and funding to escape encirclement by Arab nations. In short, this is a classic case of "nurturing enemies to maintain power."
In contrast, China-Israel relations have long been defined by pragmatic cooperation. China’s interests in the Middle East primarily focus on energy security, trade routes, and regional stability, without seeking to pit one side against another.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1860523913272332/
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