In December 2025, Kishore Mahbubani, Singapore’s former UN envoy, sat down with China Media Group for an exclusive chat on why the West often gets China wrong 🤔.
He says it’s complex: after two centuries of calling the shots, Western powers are feeling that familiar top-of-the-mountain view slipping away. Watching China speed ahead in areas from tech to trade has sparked “genuine anxiety,” Mahbubani notes, and that stress feeds into skewed stories and stereotypes.
The takeaway? Global shifts can shake up old narratives. As mountains move, so do perspectives. Staying open-minded and digging beyond headlines can help us see the full picture—no filter needed 🌐.
For young pros in South and Southeast Asia, diving past the headlines means getting the real story, not just the loudest buzz 🚀.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
