As long as the US misreads the strategic landscape and assumes ideological superiority, policy recommendations made on this basis will miss the mark. Reductionist thinking that is a relic of the post-World War II era will only create a dangerous environment for American interests and the world.
The rhetoric Wang Yi used during his press conference suggests an evolution in China’s foreign policy approach towards being more proactive. As countries navigate an increasingly tense world, the challenge for China lies in showing it can offer advantages equal to those provided by the US.