In this way, they can prevent Middle Eastern countries from joining Chinese initiatives, such as Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This would help keep Chinese companies out of the region’s emerging markets, especially in technology and industry. They aim to force China to leave the region or think twice before investing — just as they are doing in Pakistan by supporting their proxies, such as BLA, TTP, etc. Therefore, they have launched an all-out war in the region.
Eurasia is another prominent example. China has deep interests in the region. It is a major trading partner, and energy is a key commodity. In partnership with Eurasian countries, China is building a cross-continental railway network to facilitate trade and movement of people. The anti-China nexus considers this a threat to its interests. They cannot exploit the region, nor can military-industrial complex or multinational corporations (MNCs) play their usual games there. Jewish companies would also be unable to establish businesses in the region. Therefore, they are creating conflicts and chaos. The Russia-Ukraine war is part of this strategy. Under the cover of war, Jewish companies are building their empires and purchasing land in Ukraine. These are the same companies that are blindly supporting — and taking part in — the genocide in Palestine.
Israel is provoking US to engage in a war with China if all other instruments fail. Early signs of this strategy are evident from Taiwan issue. In recent years, Israel-US nexus has accelerated efforts to stoke public sentiment against China. The US is also selling weapons to Taiwan to hinder peaceful reunification of Taiwan with China. Moreover, they are pressuring regional countries, — such as Philippines and Japan, to engage in conflict with China. The US is providing these countries with weapons and building their war-fighting capacity. The recent statement by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Taiwan is a clear indication of this strategy. She said an attack on Taiwan could trigger deployment of Japan’s Self-Defence Forces. This statement contradicts international norms and values, as Taiwan is China’s internal matter.
In this context, China must exercise extra caution to protect itself and its partners. China has strong governance and security mechanisms. It possesses a robust economy, technological base, trade network, and a modernised defence and security system. It has become epicenter of global growth and industrial production. Its security and defence systems are homegrown, and China does not require foreign assistance to meet its needs. China is ready — indeed ahead of West — in space war infrastructure and many other areas.
However, real challenge is preventing its isolation. To achieve this, China must protect its partners on both economic and security fronts. China is aware of this — and indeed anticipated it years ago — and has already begun establishing mechanisms to safeguard its partners and help them pursue their developmental goals. China is supporting them through multiple initiatives, including Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Global Development Initiative (GDI), China International Import Expo (CIIE), and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), among others. These initiatives help the world tackle challenges and reinforce China’s position as a major global power.
For example, GDI has funded 1,800 projects worldwide and provided $23 billion in financial support. China has launched a programme under BRI to support 2,000 “small yet beautiful” projects in the next five years. It has already invested nearly $1 trillion under BRI. Additionally, China has granted zero-tariff access to 100 developing and least developed countries.
However, security and governance are areas where China must be more proactive, as world expects it to play a leading role. The global governance system is flawed and primarily serves interests of dominant countries. These nations control international institutions, such as IMF and World Bank and use them to influence or punish weaker states. They created NATO to launch wars, occupy other countries, seize resources, or enforce regime change. They hold absolute political power through UN and use it to lecture others on morality, values, international law, and human rights. UN power also enabled them to hand over Palestinian land to Israel, igniting conflict in Middle East and genocide in Palestine. They also invented “Responsibility to Protect” (R2P) principle to justify intervention in other countries. They used this principle to attack Libya.
Yet they do not apply these morals or laws to themselves; rather, breaking the rules is most convenient for them. This has led to widespread injustice, fascism, bullying, and hegemony of a few. It has created numerous challenges for weaker nations and Global South — wars, conflicts, regime changes, violent riots, and more. Israel is committing genocide in Palestine. The US is openly threatening Venezuela with regime change. Cuba remains under harshest sanctions. The US attacked Iran to please Israel and continues destabilising Middle East. It has also waged a trade war on the world, jeopardising global economic system and sidelining WTO.
Therefore, China must urgently support Global Security Initiative and Global Governance Initiative with institutional frameworks and concrete programmes — especially Global Security Initiative.
On governance, efforts should focus on reforming UN system to make it fairer and more people-friendly. China and Global South are already working towards this, but powerful countries refuse to heed calls for reform. Therefore, it is suggested China begin developing its own global governance mechanisms with Global South. Global Governance Initiative could serve as an excellent platform.
On security, China could consider building a security and defence shield for weaker countries. It should help build their capacity and provide them with means to defend themselves from anti-China nexus. Second, China could establish a security and defence partnership-cum-alliance with vulnerable countries, giving them trust and confidence. This partnership should include components of an alliance so partners feel secure. Through such partnerships, China could conduct joint exercises to build both soft and hard capabilities.
Third, China should create mechanisms to strengthen modern warfare capacity of Global South. The West controls navigation systems, space warfare technologies, and much more. Global South cannot protect itself — let alone compete with Western powers. Therefore, China should invest in technology sharing, transfer, and diffusion across Global South.
If China fails to do so, its partners may feel insecure and fall under Western dominance. Opponents would succeed in isolating China, threatening not only China’s security but also its development goals and vision of national rejuvenation. Opponents, such as US, Israel, and their allies would obstruct China’s national rejuvenation by limiting opportunities and fomenting conflicts.