How China wins by avoiding war
The article argues that Chinese President Xi Jinping stands apart from other global strongmen like Putin and Netanyahu, who have been politically weakened by engaging in war. While leaders such as Trump, Orban, Putin, and Netanyahu were once grouped as "strongmen," the author contends that their reliance on military conflict has led to international condemnation and diminished global standing. In contrast, Xi's approach of avoiding war is presented as a strategy that preserves China's strength and international position. AI
