The World Health Organisation Chief called COVID-19, as “Enemy against Humanity”, but it seems ironical that humanity is its biggest enemy. There are many instances in History such as the “Chernobyl disaster of April 1986” wherein the destruction of mankind was self generated and so as they say “History Repeats Itself” as manifested by “The People’s Republic of China” recent misdemeanours with its adversaries. The Incursions into the LAC with India, the oppression in Hong Kong, evil designs on Taiwan, dominance over Bhutan are some of the recent examples.
The Chinese encirclement has therefore commenced and is likely to get tighter and suffocating for them with the passage of time. The G7 Plus, QUAD etc are some of the developments which would add to the Chinese woes as a “Migraine”. The Chinese economy has also taken a dent. The growth is showing a negative spiral and its infamous “Belt Road Initiative” has been a recipe for disaster. Its efforts to globalise its currency “Yuan”, as an international tender have also become a non-starter.
It is therefore apparent now that the infamous “Wolf Warrior Diplomacy” of the Chinese is taking a beating. Their concept of aggressive and coercive diplomacy has not worked as in today geo-political and strategic environment; all nations strive for economic development and mutual co-operation. China stands isolated today which will impact its economy in a big way. Due to its political, cultural and ideological differences, the western countries suspicions about the Chinese leadership will not disappear soon. A more powerful China needs to be receptive to constructive criticism as enunciated by Prof Zhiqum Zhu, a Chinese foreign policy expert. It is high time therefore, for the Chinese Government to reign in their expansionist tendencies and be a part of a “World Economic and Social Order”, which demands peace and tranquillity amongst nations as a path towards mutual economic growth. The Chinese need to be reminded of a simple saying “Do not Trouble the Trouble until the Trouble Troubles you.”