The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is intensifying its aggressive strategies against the United States and its global partners, leading to the acceleration of decoupling into two world economic blocs. This decoupling involves reducing economic, diplomatic, and military ties between U.S.-allied countries and China-allied nations like Russia, Iran, and North Korea, who depend on China for exports. As China shifts its focus from G7 economies to less lucrative partnerships, it is closing doors that were previously open to them.
A significant aspect of China’s ties to the G7 has been acquiring advanced Western technology through education programs abroad. However, access to Western academia is now being restricted, with the U.S. cutting ties with programs like the “Thousand Talents Plan.” The Biden administration has also proposed banning Chinese software and hardware in vehicles that can connect to the internet, while Taiwan and the U.S. are eliminating Chinese supply chains for military and commercial drones due to security concerns.
The CCP’s actions, such as cyberattacks and aggressive trade practices, are leading to increased decoupling with the U.S., European Union, and Japan. The EU, which has been importing more from China in recent years, is also showing signs of shifting away from China due to various concerns. China’s policies are not only detrimental to foreign relations but also to its own people, leading to capital flight and immigration. The regime’s attempts to suppress dissent and criticism further exacerbate the situation.
Despite efforts to stimulate the economy, China’s self-destructive policies and lack of consumer confidence are hindering domestic investment. Criticism of these policies within China is being silenced, leading to a lack of accountability and transparency within the CCP.
Without internal critics, the CCP will likely continue to repeat its numerous past mistakes well into the future.
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