Beijing must be clear-eyed about its national interests abroad

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Wang XiangweiFebruary 1, 2026 at 01:30 PM

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The article discusses the shifting global landscape as the US, under President Trump, withdraws from international leadership and organizations. This retreat creates a vacuum, potentially benefiting China. China, led by President Xi Jinping, is positioning itself as a champion of multilateralism, global trade, and international law, hosting numerous foreign leaders in January. The article highlights China's efforts to present itself as a responsible global leader amidst the perceived decline of US commitment to the post-war international order. The article suggests that China is attempting to fill the void left by the US on the international stage.

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Switzerland 40% UK 40% Finland 40% Ireland 40% UN 50% Xinhua News Agency 60% Canada ×260% Xi Jinping 70% Mark Carney 70% China ×280% United States ×490% Donald Trump ×290%

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china 90% international order 90% us foreign policy 80% great power rivalry 70% multilateralism 70% global trade 60% international law 60% national interests 50% world leader 40%