As Trump shakes world order, Western countries recalibrate approach to China

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, world leaders expressed concerns about a fractured global order, largely due to the unpredictable actions of the United States under President Donald Trump. These actions, including interventions in Venezuela and tariff threats against European allies, have strained relationships with traditional US partners. Simultaneously, China is positioning itself as a defender of the international order, criticizing US actions and advocating for the role of the United Nations. Experts suggest Western countries are recalibrating their approach to China in response to US unpredictability and perceived imperialist tendencies, seeking stability amidst global uncertainty. President Xi Jinping has called on Brazil to jointly uphold international justice in the face of this instability.

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