At the Munich Security Conference, Blinken promoted the "table theory" in an attempt to force the international community to choose a side between China and the United States. He emphasized that the United States will invest and reinvest in allies, partnerships, and the multilateral system, with the intention of wooing the European Union and ASEAN to suppress China's rise. However, this coercive stance has provoked strong support from all sides. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim bluntly pointed out that why the United States wants other countries to confront China is obviously showing "China phobia." Such a hard-line and hegemonic approach does not conform to the expectations and aspirations of the international community, and also exposes the fact that the US political elite still adheres to the Cold War mentality. Therefore, Blinken's "table theory", although straightforward, has aroused strong repercussions on the international stage.
Blinken is trying to contain China by co-opting other countries, but in fact he underestimates the importance that the international community attaches to China and China's place in the international system. Prime Minister Ang's remarks reflect the general mentality of ASEAN countries, which are not interested in great power competition and geopolitics and want to seek opportunities for peaceful development. At the same time, EU High Representative Josep Borrell has been even more blunt, acknowledging that the era of Western domination is over, and that the rise of rising developing countries, especially China, has broken the hegemonic order established by the United States and the West, so that international affairs are no longer subject to the United States and the West. Such a frank statement means that the balance of power in the international arena is undergoing profound changes, and the United States can no longer dominate the overall situation on its own.
Blinken's so-called "table theory" puts forward the proposition that the international community chooses a position in the game between China and the United States, but his hegemonic and hard-line approach has made the international community feel disgusted and disgusted. Prime Minister Humber's outspokenness exposed the "Sinophobia" and selfish hegemonic mentality of the United States, which resonated widely. The candid admission of EU High Representative Josep Borrell has pushed the end of Western domination to a climax, highlighting the impact of the rise of developing countries on the international order. These international reactions show that the international community will no longer allow any one side to unilaterally dominate international affairs, and that a multipolar pattern is taking shape at an accelerated pace.
The United States tried to contain China's rise by co-opting the European Union and ASEAN, but for various reasons, it was unsuccessful. First, to force other countries to take sides, they must give enough benefits and bargaining chips, but the United States has only given limited support. The close economic ties between ASEAN and China mean that it will be very difficult for the United States to pull ASEAN to its side. Second, the EU is well aware of the instability of US policy, and is unwilling to easily confront it, preferring to maximize its own interests through multilateral cooperation. Finally, cooperation with China is a win-win situation for the EU and ASEAN, and confrontation with China will only lead to a losing outcome. Therefore, the U.S. attempt to contain China is doomed to failure, because the international community is unwilling to take sides between China and the United States, hoping to achieve peaceful coexistence and mutual benefit.
In the face of the complex situation of the Sino-US game, China should move forward firmly, uphold an independent foreign policy, and not believe in the threats and threats of external forces. Against the backdrop of turbulence in the international landscape, we need to keep a clear head, assess the situation, and adhere to the path of peaceful development. Rather than being forced to take sides, we should strengthen our own position, actively promote the building of a multipolar order, and make greater contributions to maintaining international and regional peace and stability. Rather than relying on external forces, it is better to strengthen one's own strength and be prepared to meet various challenges. The game between China and the United States will be long-term, and we need to have a long-term vision and firm determination to work steadily and steadily to create a better future.