What role is China playing in global geopolitical transformations?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Shayma Zhou Yi YiJanuary 26, 2026 at 06:08 AM

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Published in January 2026, the article analyzes China's role in global geopolitical transformations. China's foreign policy is characterized by a desire to project power while avoiding conflict, influencing regions from the Middle East to the Arctic. A key aspect is its complex relationship with the United States, marked by strategic rivalry and differing views on global governance. While China advocates for peaceful rise and non-interference, actions by the U.S., such as intervention in Venezuela, are viewed as hegemonic. China aims to exploit international tensions, particularly between the U.S. and Europe, to weaken traditional alliances and promote European strategic autonomy, ultimately diminishing transatlantic solidarity.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Washington ×230% Abdel Fattah el-Sisi 40% BRICS 40% Venezuela 40% Vladimir Putin 50% Russia 50% Europe ×250% Donald Trump ×260% Xi Jinping 70% United States ×480% China ×790%

Keywords

chinese foreign policy 90% geopolitical transformations 80% us-china rivalry 80% global influence 70% peaceful rise 60% strategic autonomy 60% global governance 50% transatlantic tensions 50% international relations 40% economic partnerships 40%