Since the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Russia**Putin has been regarded as an "enemy" by the Western community, especially after being found guilty by the International Criminal Court, he rarely gives interviews to the West**. During an exclusive interview with Putin in the Kremlin by American host Tucker Carlson, Putin made the point that the West is more afraid of a strong China, since China has become the world's largest economy. China has a population of 1.4 billion people and is still growing at an annual rate of more than 5%, which is seen as the biggest geopolitical variable in the world today. Is it true that Putin believes that "the West is more afraid of a strong China"?
In fact, this statement is not entirely accurate, and can only be called a phenomenon. China should try to avoid being seen as a threat by the West, because it is unique in many ways compared to Russia. China does not challenge the existing international order and rules, but it can achieve its goals. For decades, China has not only not participated in wars, but has also been able to exercise restraint and show a peaceful attitude when there are contradictions and conflicts with neighboring countries. In contrast, Russia has been challenging the rules and bottom lines of international law since its annexation to Crimea, especially the "special military operation".
China does not pursue the expansion of its sphere of influence, and it is unlikely that a hot war will break out with the West. Russia regards Ukraine, Belarus and Central Asia as its sphere of influence and pursues a strategic buffer zone, which is very different from China's philosophy. China's traditional culture determines that we do not have the genes to invade other countries, and unless the West dares to confront a powerful China, hostile relations are almost unlikely.
Third, China's Belt and Road Initiative and the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind are not only bringing opportunities to developing countries, but also cultivating markets for Western companies.
China has become the world's largest domestic market, providing huge business opportunities for Western companies. In this regard, the relationship between China and the West is mainly based on the close cooperation of the market economy and the first chain, which is in line with the general trend of integrated development.
While China's rise has made the West feel some discomfort, it is not "afraid," as Putin has said. There is little precedent in history for the West to accept a country that is economically and militarily and technologically strong. China's refusal to follow Western arrangements in terms of industrial and economic development has brought both opportunities and competitive pressures.
China has a unique social system and is successful, which makes the West feel ideologically unconfident.
Russia is currently regarded as a hostile country by the West, while China can be regarded as a competitor to the West at best. Since China is not challenging the existing international order and is on its way to success, this will inevitably undermine the sense of superiority that Western countries have always had. Through communication and time, China will hopefully resolve this misalignment and mistrust. In the eyes of the West, Russia is an enemy, and China is both a competitor and a partner, and this is the real situation.
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