"China's official discourse centres on the idea of peaceful rise, the commitment to non-interference in internal affairs, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and economic partnerships based on mutual benefit. Beijing insists that relations with Washington should not slide into conflict, calling for a system of global governance built on cooperation rather than confrontation. Yet the geopolitical landscape reveals a wide gap between this discourse and reality. Donald Trump's return to the White House has brought back rhetorical escalation and increased geopolitical pressure."
"Against this tense backdrop, China's strategy reflects meticulous calculations that go beyond official rhetoric. In practical terms, it seeks to exploit international conditions, especially transatlantic tensions, to undermine traditional alliances. Beijing sees the Trump administration's erratic behaviour as an opportunity to weaken trust between Europe and the US. By presenting itself as a stable economic power that can be relied upon, China seeks to encourage European partners to question their traditional security dependence on Washington."
China's foreign policy combines a desire to project power with a strong emphasis on avoiding direct conflict. Official rhetoric emphasizes peaceful rise, non-interference, respect for sovereignty, and economic partnerships framed as mutual benefit. Geopolitical actions, however, diverge from rhetoric amid intense rivalry with the United States and regional crises. The Trump presidency has increased rhetorical and strategic pressure, including US intervention in Venezuela and threats concerning Greenland, prompting sharp Chinese condemnation. Beijing pursues meticulous, pragmatic strategies that exploit international conditions and transatlantic tensions to undermine traditional alliances and present China as a stable economic partner, encouraging Europe to reassess security reliance on Washington.
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