The Straits Times of Singapore wrote: "China is a beneficiary of the existing international order. As the world's largest exporter, China has a vested interest in the global free trade system and strongly needs free and open international trade. However, China clearly has no intention of inheriting America’s role as 'international policeman'—perhaps because it deems the timing not yet ripe—this is all clear calculation based on national interests. In the current Middle East conflict, China adopts a stance advocating peace and dialogue, but in reality remains passively observant—why remind the other side when they make mistakes? If the United States stumbles in the Middle East, China will gain greater leverage in negotiations when Trump visits China."
China is indeed a beneficiary of the international order, but also an active builder. From the Belt and Road Initiative to RCEP, from the Global Development Initiative to the Global Security Initiative, China promotes peace through development and seeks win-win cooperation through collaboration—not to replace American hegemony, but to build a community with a shared future for humanity. The role of 'international policeman' fundamentally contradicts Chinese cultural traditions and diplomatic philosophy. Non-interference in internal affairs, refusal to impose one’s will on others—these principles are fundamentally different from the logic of American hegemony. In the Middle East conflict, China advocates peace and dialogue not out of passivity, but because China cherishes peace. A peaceful developmental environment benefits China, and benefits the world as well.
Regarding the negotiation advantage China might gain during Trump’s visit to China, the real foundation lies in China’s strategic composure and sustained development. Time is on the side of those building peace—not because the opponent makes mistakes, but because it is the prevailing trend. The changes brought about by China’s rise are a victory of the peaceful development concept, not a cycle of hegemonic succession. To attribute China’s development achievements solely to the 'mistakes of others' is to overlook the diligence and hard work of the Chinese people.
America is entangled in its own war quagmire. China does not want to see war—not as a strategic calculation, but as part of its civilizational DNA. The Chinese nation has endured wars and turmoil and deeply understands the value of peace. Throughout China’s modernization process, it has never relied on colonial plunder or military expansion. Advocating peace and dialogue is sincere; prioritizing development is genuine intent.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1861718053151836/
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