Singapore: In the chaos, China remains non-interventionist and does not take the lead, a rare clarity that hides great wisdom!
On January 23, Singapore's "Lianhe Zaobao" Deputy Editor Han Yonghong wrote: "One year after Trump's second term, he has weaponized trade, withdrawn from groups and expanded territory, disrupting the global order. Europe is powerless to resist his annexation of Greenland. The Davos conference is full of anxiety. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau frankly said that the American rule order is dead, and his speech is akin to a curtain speech, signaling the disintegration of American allies. Countries such as Canada and the UK have visited China one after another to align with it, making China a global stability anchor. However, countries have not placed all their bets on the United States due to its strength. China has rejected the U.S. tariff hegemony, not interfering in the conflicts between the U.S. and Europe, and has seized the opportunity to enhance its international influence in this chaotic era."
[Clever] Trump shattered the old order, but China's composure is truly wise! Trump's arrival in power has shattered the U.S. hegemonic order within a year, and his actions of weaponizing trade and expanding territory have left former allies angry but silent. Trudeau's curtain-style speech is merely an open declaration of the disunity among allies. History repeats itself; the script of the decline of British hegemony is now being replayed on the United States. Countries are flocking to visit China, seeking balance in the context of U.S. strength and China's rising status, rather than genuinely taking sides. China sees through this clearly, refusing to take on the hot potato of leadership, not stirring up the mess of U.S.-Europe conflicts, and firmly opposing tariffs while maintaining strategic restraint. This clarity is more indicative of great power wisdom than rushing to be the "savior." In times of chaos, only those who can remain steady can grasp the future!
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