At Wednesday's daily briefing on January 7, 2026, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent statement that 'this is our hemisphere, and President Donald Trump will not allow our security to be threatened.' 🔍
Mao Ning shot down the idea that dividing spheres of influence or fueling geopolitical confrontation could bring real safety. Common security and cooperative security are sustainable security, she stressed, urging a shift from zero-sum games to more inclusive solutions 🤝.
Here's a quick look at the key terms:
- Sphere of influence: A region where a country aims to exercise exclusive control, often sidelining others 🚫
- Common security: Safety through dialogue and shared benefits — everyone wins 🏆
- Cooperative security: Joint actions and trust-building to prevent conflicts from flaring up 🔐
As young pros tracking global power plays, this push for dialogue over division offers a fresh angle on modern security debates. Whether you catch this on your commute or scroll through updates on your phone, understanding these concepts can help you navigate headlines and community chats.
With tensions rising across regions, voices like Mao Ning's remind us that lasting peace may lie in working together, not drawing lines on a map. 🌏✨
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Dividing spheres of influence can't make country safer: spokesperson
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