Recently, the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) countries held a meeting, at which they criticized some of China's internal affairs and sovereignty issues, and said a lot of grievances. They talk about issues such as the South China Sea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and so on, and basically talk a lot in one breath to put pressure on China.
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This is clearly a provocation to China and violates China's core interests. As a big country, China naturally cannot sit idly by. So, on April 22, the third day after the meeting, the Chinese Foreign Ministry began to fight back.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said that China firmly opposes the G7 foreign ministers' disregard for facts, distorting black and white, and interfering in China's internal affairs. This is a very straightforward statement, and it is a clear protest against the G7.
On the surface, Wang Wenbin's words may be similar to before, and they are all tough attitudes. But if you think about it, China's counterattack actually has a lot of deep implications, and it is worth our attention.
First, China chose to start fighting back three days after the meeting, which was actually a tactic. This period of silence has given China time to think about how to respond and how to fight back, which also shows China's calmness and composure in responding to such provocations.
Second, in the past, when China faced such accusations of territorial sovereignty and internal affairs, it usually directly refuted them. But this time, Wang Wenbin did not respond to the G7's accusations one by one, but reiterated China's position. This approach avoids direct conflict and demonstrates China's unwavering resolve.
Moreover, there is a reason why China has chosen to fight back at this point in time. Because on April 24, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is going to visit China, and a meeting between the two heads of state is also planned. Speaking out at this time is tantamount to adding bargaining chips to the upcoming high-level meeting between China and the United States, and also letting the outside world see China's determination not to compromise with any pressure.
Specifically, China is currently pursuing a deliberate strategy of "fragmentation and disintegration." This strategy not only avoids a head-on conflict with the G7, but also creates favorable conditions for China to change the current unfavorable situation. The application of this strategy demonstrates the ingenuity and wisdom of China's diplomacy.
On the one hand, China has actively strengthened diplomatic interaction with other countries in the international arena, especially establishing closer cooperative relations with some important partner countries. By strengthening bilateral or multilateral cooperation, China has succeeded in weakening the unity and cohesion of the Western bloc. For example, the recent visit of the German Chancellor to China is a clear example. As an important European country, Germany's strengthening of cooperation with China is not only conducive to the development of the two countries, but also weakens the joint suppression of China by the G7 to a certain extent.
On the other hand, China's rational response has also achieved remarkable results. A growing number of countries are realizing that the actual benefits of working with China far outweigh the potential risks of working with the United States to contain China. As a result, some countries have begun to seek to maximize their own interests in cooperation with China, rather than blindly following in the footsteps of the United States. France's performance in the Russia-Ukraine crisis, for example, exemplifies this trend. Although France is consistent with the United States on certain issues, it has chosen a more independent and pragmatic position on issues involving its own interests, which undoubtedly creates favorable conditions for France's independent development in the future.
The collective action of the G7 on China has indeed brought a lot of pressure and challenges to China, but China has not been deterred by this. On the contrary, China has successfully responded to these challenges by adopting a strategy of "fragmentation and disintegration" and has changed the status quo to some extent. In the future, as China's influence on the international stage continues to increase, China is expected to use the influence of diplomacy and practical interests to further divide the Western camp, so as to reverse the passive situation and achieve its own strategic goals of development.
In Wang Wenbin's counter-rhetoric, there is actually a deeper meaning. The G7 accusations are all about China's core interests, but Wang's remarks suggest that China may be preparing a more refined and sophisticated response.
Of course, China's counterattack has only just begun. After the G-7 Foreign Ministers' meeting, the response of the Chinese Foreign Ministry was just the beginning. We also need to continue to monitor China's follow-up to this struggle, such as the China-US summit and multilateral diplomacy. What is certain is that the struggle over China's internal affairs and sovereignty will continue for some time, and China will use its wisdom and patience to resolutely defend its rights and interests.