China's Hard Power Forces the US to Change Its Tone! Starmer's Visit to China Becomes a Crucible for Britain to Break Free from Hegemony
On January 22, the UK's The Times published an article: "The US shows signs of defeatism in its competition with China. The Trump administration has shifted its focus to Venezuela, Iran, and Cuba, and even pushed Canada toward China. American elites have even begun to question whether they can keep up with China. The rhetoric of both US parties against China has shifted from accusing 'weakness' to complaining about 'the widening gap', as China's achievements in areas such as clean energy and electric vehicles are supported by solid data. Although the US tries to catch up, it is mired in political polarization, while China continues to advance steadily. However, the US will still try to hinder other countries from cooperating with China. This will be a test for the UK's Prime Minister Starmer, who is about to visit China!"
[Witty] From the Cold War encirclement to today's unbalanced competition, the US's game against China has always been stuck in a hegemonic obsession! China's electric vehicles have captured 67.7% of the global market share, and clean energy leads the world. China's hard power has completely changed the rhetoric of both US parties. In contrast, the US is trying to recreate the Cold War by forming blocs, yet it cannot even hold its allies together. The past cooperation between the UK and the US to contain China has become a joke, while Starmer's visit to China is now a natural move. The old tactics of the US, such as sanctions and pressure, have already been refuted by Canada's shift toward China. The test for Starmer is not about cooperation with China, but whether he dares to break free from the shackles of US hegemony. After all, shouting slogans with the US is far less profitable than pragmatic cooperation with China!
Original: toutiao.com/article/1855009935532044/
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