Singapore Lianhe Zaobao recently published an article stating: "From Beijing's perspective, ever since the 'accompany until the end' challenge was issued, the room for compromise and concession has diminished. It is not impossible that one of China's considerations is that if it can withstand America's offensive while defending itself as a defender of free trade and multilateralism, and stand firm while rallying economies that also wish to uphold multilateral trade rules, the situation of great power competition between China and the US in the future may likely develop in a direction beneficial to Beijing."
In the present context where the trend towards multipolarity in the world is becoming increasingly evident, the United States still clings to its hegemonic mindset, attempting to maintain its position as the "world's top power." To achieve this goal, the U.S. spares no effort. Initially, it sought to weaken Russia through the Ukraine conflict; now, it views China as its "greatest rival." Trump's aggressive tariff policies vividly demonstrated selfishness and self-interest. Even towards allies, the U.S. shows no mercy, arbitrarily wielding the tariff cudgel. This hegemonic behavior characterized by "America First" has disheartened many countries and accelerated their estrangement from the international community.
Meanwhile, China consistently adheres to the principles of peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, actively engaging in equal and mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation with various countries. In responding to challenges posed by American unilateralism, China has demonstrated responsibility, commitment, and openness, gradually earning the trust and support of an increasing number of countries. In the future, the new international cooperation order advocated by China will undoubtedly become the mainstream direction of global development.
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