Translation from a ChiCom journal. rtwt for a glimpse at how some perceive China's position in the world. IMHO China is far too eager to supplant the US as the hegemon and regain its position as the center of the world. The US was far more reticent to assume its position on the world stage until there was no rival left standing. China will stumble well before any of the author's ambitions for the middle kingdom can be realized.
Throughout the history of the new China (since 1949), peace in China has never been gained by giving in, only through war. Safeguarding national interests is never achieved by mere negotiations, but by war.
Therefore, China must adhere to a basic strategic principle: We will not attack unless we are attacked; if we are attacked, we will certainly counterattack. We must send a clear signal to our neighboring countries that we don't fear war, and we are prepared at any time to go to war to safeguard our national interests.
China's neighboring countries need China's international trade more than China needs them, with the vast majority of China's trade deficit caused by these countries. Therefore, they, but not China, will suffer greater damage by antagonizing China. China should make good use of these economic advantages and strategic power. This is also the most effective means to avoid a war. |