The Economist (May 18)
2024/ 05/ 20 by jd in Global News
“Mr Xi’s challenge to the world is more subtle than that posed by the warmongering Mr Putin,” but nevertheless problematic. “Xi craves a might-makes-right order, letting China do as it pleases.” He works to “defy and divide the West” with “support for pariah states.” He works to “weaken foes” in the South China Sea with “grey-zone coercion.” He’s confident “these tactics can be sustained without tipping into conflict. The question for any country that supports global rules is how far to let Mr Xi go.”
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