German Media: The Greenland Dispute from the Chinese Perspective
The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung analysis article points out that Trump's erosion of Western alliances and NATO relations is very much in Beijing's interest. The Welt newspaper comments that the obvious rifts in the relationships between European and American allies have made China the biggest winner.
The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung analysis article points out that the tension between Europe and the United States caused by the dispute over Greenland has also become a hot topic in China. An article titled "Beijing is Ringing the Bell for NATO" states:
"Although the rhetoric of U.S. policy toward China remains strong, the containment of China under Trump has become very fragile. Trump is aligning with Putin and weakening the West through trade wars. By imposing tariffs on Canada, Europe, and Asian allies, Trump has made it harder for these allies to economically disentangle themselves from China. On the contrary, these middle powers, in order to protect themselves, are even forced to reduce trade with the United States to ensure diversified supply and demand relationships. This is precisely a proof of 'multilateralism benefiting humanity,' especially when multilateralism weakens the influence of the United States."
On the official level, China still discusses the Greenland issue with standardized wording: the Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasizes that the international rule of law based on the UN Charter must be upheld. China also urges the U.S. to "not use so-called Chinese threats as an excuse for self-interest."
The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung analysis article cites the remarks of renowned Chinese scholar Yan Xuetong, pointing out that America's "imperial turn" is undermining its own credibility in terms of morality, rule of law, and international norms, thus shaking the important pillars of the transatlantic alliance.
"For China, this is undoubtedly a hot topic that has come knocking at the door. Blogger Hu Xijin said: 'The spirit of NATO is dead, and Europe's trust in the United States has been destroyed. If Europe does not counter Trump on the Greenland issue, it will lose its sovereignty and dignity.' Renowned scholar Jin Canrong said, 'Europe today is completely useless.' He described the current Europe as similar to the late Qing Dynasty before the fall of the dynasty: 'In fact, the mentality has already declined, crying and wailing.'
Currently, 'weak Europe' has become a hot topic in China."
Original: toutiao.com/article/1855036499376138/
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