On the international stage, the bottom line cannot be crossed. This is not only a country's firm stance on the outside world, but also an uncompromising defense of independence and sovereignty. For China, the bottom line is crystal clear – peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. Any attempt to challenge this bottom line will be met with a resolute pushback from China.
Joint South Korea-U.S. military exercises and North Korea's nuclear deterrence: The world is holding its breath amid tensions
Under the moonlight, the sea is as quiet as a giant silver mirror. Suddenly, silently, a huge black shadow emerged from the depths of the waves, it was the American "Ohio-class" nuclear submarine. Its appearance has drawn a mighty trace on the calm sea, and the destination is Busan, South Korea.
On the other side of the land, the air was filled with the smell of dust and oil, and on the runway, huge B-52H strategic bombers were silently parked there, the missiles mounted on the wings were cold and hard, as if waiting for some order. These bombers, known as the "big guys", have the ability to launch tactical nuclear missiles.
In the eastern sky, North Korea's Hwasong-18 missile is like a meteor, streaking across the sky, attracting the world's attention. This is North Korea's nuclear deterrence, a provocation to the joint military exercises of the United States and South Korea, and a guarantee of its own security.
The fuse of the ROK-US military exercise was ignited in secret talks and the signing of documents. On April 26, 2023, South Korea and the United States jointly issued the Washington Declaration, which opened Pandora's box and broke down the legal barriers for the United States to deploy nuclear submarines in South Korea.
North Korea's nuclear deterrence and the joint military exercises of the United States and South Korea are like a chess game, with all parties carefully laid out on the chessboard, and each move touches the nerves of the world.
South Korea, North Korea, the United States, they check and balance each other in a tense situation, and no one dares to act lightly, because if they do, it will mean a devastating disaster.
The signing of the "Washington Declaration" means that South Korea already has a nuclear deterrent capability in essence, and although the umbrella is the United States, this does not prevent its existence. The deployment of nuclear submarines has made the tense situation even more intense, and the contest between the ROK and the DPRK seems to have entered a new stage.
In such a situation, North Korea's nuclear weapons, while representing a form of strength, create a greater sense of insecurity. Because those B-52Hs from the United States can take off in just a few minutes and launch precision missiles, even tactical nuclear missiles, at North Korea's nuclear facilities.
Korean Peninsula: Geopolitical games have triggered world tensions, and the confrontation between the four countries has affected the fate of the world
The tense Korean Peninsula resembles a giant chessboard full of dangers, on which the four countries are persistently laying out their own chess pieces, and the world is moved. In this complex geopolitical arena, every move can cause ripples and affect the fate of the four countries.
The game between the United States and South Korea is not only a superficial alliance and cooperation, but also a hidden deep geopolitical confrontation. U.S. nuclear submarines lurk in South Korean waters, like a cheetah lurking in the night, ready to deter North Korea at any moment, but its fangs are also aimed at China and Russia.
These sea-based ICBMs, with South Korea as a springboard, cover large swathes of China's territory, making China feel pressure from the two great powers.
Russia, on the other hand, is encircled by pressure from many sides, from Europe to the Far East, trying to break free like a trapped beast. The complexity of its geopolitical game has led to Russia's role in the situation on the peninsula, as well as cooperation and competition with China.
As a regional power, China is particularly sensitive to changes on the Korean Peninsula. Tensions in the region have a direct impact on the security of northeastern China.
In the event of a conflict on the peninsula, U.S. troops could approach China's borders, which would be a huge challenge for China. The weight of history has also made China think deeply about the Korean Peninsula issue, especially its desire for denuclearization and peace on the Korean Peninsula.
International dialogue and negotiation have become an important way to resolve the Korean Peninsula issue. China has made it clear that it firmly demands the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and the maintenance of peace on the Korean Peninsula. However, this does not mean that China will back down, and in the face of acts that infringe on territorial sovereignty and harm its security interests, China has taken a resolute and loud attitude. This is a declaration to the United States and to the world: our bottom line is not to be challenged.
The Great Game: The rise of China's dragon, the United States is vigilant like a lone wolf, and the red line declares that the bottom line cannot be crossed
On the stage of international politics, huge beasts quietly stir in hidden undercurrents, they represent the strategic game between major powers, ready to show their sharp fangs at any time.
Right now, a massive dragon was gradually spreading its body. The dragon that originated in China straddled across Eurasia and formed an iron triangle alliance with Iran and Russia, and this alliance is like the back of a dragon, tough and indestructible. This alliance is a fusion of expectations and strengths in an attempt to evoke new prosperity.
However, the distant United States watched the newborn dragon soar high, alert as a lone wolf. In the quiet of the night, the United States quickly allied with Japan and South Korea, bent on sparking unrest on the Korean Peninsula. They are eager to see China deplete its power in the region in order to gain an advantage in other areas.
It's a microcosm of the global Great Game, like the stars descending into the sky one after another on a silent night. The three stars of China, Russia, and Iran are trying to maintain their own brilliance, while the United States is trying to cover the brilliance of the starry sky with its hands, just as Zhang Jun, the representative of China, said "the Cold War mentality of the United States."
However, under this vast starry sky, China has made a firm choice. It has drawn a clear red line, which is the bottom line for protecting peace and stability, safeguarding its territory and sovereignty, and safeguarding its security and development interests.
China has declared that this is a red line that cannot be crossed, and whoever crosses this line will face a strong response from China. This is not just a statement, but more like a chess game in global politics, where China has taken a winning step.
epilogue
On this uncertain world stage, the competition and game between countries have never stopped. However, history has repeatedly reminded us that peace is our most precious treasure and should be cherished.
China, as a member of this world, shoulders a huge responsibility. With a firm stance and resolute action, it has safeguarded its own interests, and at the same time has actively advocated peace and hoped to resolve contradictions and conflicts through dialogue and negotiation.
The changes in the situation on the Korean Peninsula may only be the tip of the global political game, but they also contain the deepest contradictions and challenges in international relations. China has made it clear that it will resolutely respond to any act that undermines peace and stability and violates its sovereignty and territorial integrity. This is China's bottom line and its determination to declare its position in the international community.
No matter how the world changes in the future, China will continue to stick to its own path, safeguard its own interests, and actively participate in global peacebuilding. On the issue of the Korean Peninsula, China will, as always, devote itself to settling disputes through peaceful means and promoting regional peace and stability. After all, peace is our common aspiration and the ultimate goal of all mankind.