A very important development coming out of China: Nevertheless, the conclusion by Chinese analysts that the periphery and developing nations will overshadow in importance the developed world carries major implications for international politics. The change in the general framework shows just how much this assessment now informs PRC foreign policy. European countries have already discovered how little Beijing cares for their views of PRC policies. China has not only rejected criticisms on human rights issues, it has retaliated with punitive measures against EU nations, as it did to the United Kingdom over meetings with the Dalai Lama and to Norway over its recognition of dissident Liu Xiaobo. It means that the country is now comfortable with radiating influence into the neighboring states around it, with the implication that China is rightfully viewing East/Southeast/South/Central Asia/Russia as the future of its major economic growth, particularly due to the Northern Sea Route, the Eurasian Land Bridge, and the Maritime Silk Road projects. China and Russia will continue to tigthen pan-Eurasian cooperation within each of their respective areas (and slightly abroad, as well), together forming the complementary pieces of the supercontinental process that the world is slated to witness this century. thediplomat/2014/12/chinas-big-diplomacy-shift/
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 09:58:01 +0000
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