China’s Global Security Playbook
As the world navigates choppy waters, questions are rising on China’s role in international security. Retired Senior Colonel Zhou Bo, a researcher at Tsinghua University’s Center for International Security and Strategy, offers a fresh perspective: China doesn’t need “spheres of influence.” 🇨🇳🌍
For Zhou Bo, the proof is in the practice. He highlights three flagship missions:
- Counter-piracy patrols: China’s navy sails international waters to keep shipping lanes safe from pirates.
- UN peacekeeping missions: Chinese troops join global teams under the United Nations flag to help stabilise conflict zones.
- Disaster relief operations: When disasters strike, China sends aid teams to support communities in need.
These hands-on efforts, Zhou Bo argues, show China’s vision for a secure world—built on cooperation and shared responsibility, not on carving out exclusive zones. Actions > buzzwords! 🌐✨
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Ret. Senior Colonel Zhou Bo: China doesn't need "spheres of influence"
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