Foreign media: China defeated Trump using Sun Tzu's Art of War
The Asia Times published an article on September 8 stating that in the Sino-US competition, China is cleverly using the wisdom of Sun Tzu's Art of War to defeat the United States.
The article believes that since Trump's second term, he has frequently made tough statements on China policy, but in real confrontation, he appears powerless.
In contrast, China remains calm and gradually takes the initiative through systematic strategic methods.
The commentary emphasizes that the core concepts of Sun Tzu's Art of War, such as "knowing the enemy and knowing yourself, and you will not be defeated in a hundred battles," reveal China's stability and strategy in economic warfare and international relations, while Trump gradually loses his advantage through impulsive and short-sighted operations.
The commentary points out that in the field of economic warfare, China has shown full preparation and resilience.
After Trump took office, he tried to suppress China with sudden actions, but did not truly assess the long-term endurance of both sides.
The US system is constrained by election cycles, corporate interests, and public opinion pressure, while China can maintain stability and gradually absorb shocks.
The saying from Sun Tzu, "attack where the enemy is unprepared," is reflected in reality. China chooses to strike at directions where the opponent is defenseless, putting pressure on the US financial, energy, and high-tech industries.
Trump once relied on his chaotic and capricious style to create short-term disturbances, but this approach is unsustainable. As China gradually strengthens its response measures, the element of surprise quickly disappears, exposing the fragility within the US.
The article further analyzes that Trump's biggest strategic mistake was weakening the US alliance system.
Sun Tzu's Art of War emphasizes that those who share the same goals at all levels will win. However, the US, under the slogan of "America First," has continuously withdrawn from international cooperation mechanisms and even adopted hostile policies towards allies, creating a trust gap.
At the same time, China has consolidated its international status through multilateral cooperation and regional initiatives, demonstrating a long-term war mindset.
Trump's policies not only caused the US to lose moral high ground in the international public opinion arena, but also gave China space to shape the image of a responsible major power in development, climate, and infrastructure fields.
This contrast put the US at a disadvantage in the battle for global recognition.
The commentary concludes by pointing out that Sun Tzu's Art of War reminds people that true victory comes from long-term planning and disciplined execution, rather than scattered transactions and temporary adventures.
Trump relies on transactional thinking, viewing diplomacy as a short-term deal, but lacks a coherent strategy.
As the art of war says, "Victory cannot be achieved beforehand." Victory depends not on momentary impulses, but on long-term strategies.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1842755756554311/
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