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On the global political stage, the rapidly changing situation makes it difficult for world leaders to predict where the next move will go.
United States President Joe Biden thought that China's rise could be contained through a tough China policy and a solid network of allies.
However, as the international situation evolved, its traditional allies switched sides.
This has also tilted the balance of the Sino-US game in favor of China.
What is it that drives these once-staunch allies in a direction that runs counter to United States?
United States hardline China policy
In recent years, the United States has taken a series of targeted measures against China in various areas in an attempt to contain China's rise.
In the economic field, especially in the field of electric vehicles, the United States aims to weaken China's competitiveness and protect domestic industries by imposing high tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and components.
The continuation of the trade war since the Trump administration has led to multiple sanctions in this area.
In the field of science and technology, United States imposed a chip embargo on China and restricted the export of high-end semiconductor technology and equipment to China, aiming to curb China's rapid development in high-tech fields such as artificial intelligence and 5G.
On the South China Sea issue, the United States has demonstrated its opposition to China's claims in the South China Sea by strengthening its military presence in the South China Sea, including aircraft carrier battle group patrols and joint military exercises.
United States promotes "freedom of navigation" operations that directly challenge China's maritime control in the South China Sea.
In terms of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the United States imposed sanctions on some Chinese companies on the grounds that China "supports Russia", accusing them of violating sanctions against Russia.
The United States has also criticized China's position in the Russia-Ukraine conflict in international forums, trying to isolate China and exert political pressure.
Allies cooperate and respond
These measures of the United States have been echoed and cooperated by its major allies, and various countries have taken actions in many areas, forming a comprehensive containment of China.
On the economic front, Japan has followed in the footsteps of United States in imposing sanctions on some Chinese companies, especially those deemed to support Russia in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The Japan government has also cooperated with United States' technology blockade strategy by restricting high-tech cooperation with China.
Korea has also responded positively to United States' measures in the field of science and technology, especially in semiconductor technology cooperation.
Korea government has tightened restrictions on its own companies' technical cooperation with China, while participating in a United States-led semiconductor supply chain restructuring program in an attempt to weaken China's influence in the global semiconductor market.
The Philippines has cooperated with United States' military strategy in the South China Sea.
Despite recent signs of détente, the Philippines continues to provide access to military bases in the South China Sea, supporting United States' "freedom of navigation" operations and joint military exercises, and directly challenging China's claims to sovereignty in the region.
These actions by the Philippine government have strengthened United States' military presence in the South China Sea and put sustained pressure on China.
Canada is also following United States' diplomatic and economic leads.
After the Meng Wanzhou incident, Canada took a tougher stance against China, cooperating with United States sanctions on Chinese technology companies.
In addition, the Canada government has placed more obstacles on domestic companies to cooperate with China to avoid deepening dependence on China.
Ukraine, in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, maintains a high degree of consistency with the position of United States.
Although there are no direct sanctions against China, Ukraine actively supports United States's anti-China stance in international forums and criticizes China's neutral or pro-Russia attitude in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
At the same time, Ukraine has stepped up military cooperation with United States and NATO, trying to further isolate China geopolitically.
The key chess pieces have defected
Recently, however, the Biden administration has struggled to hype up China's "overcapacity" and use the Russia-Ukraine conflict as an excuse to unite allies to increase sanctions against China.
Looking back, he found that he was actually "empty" behind him, and his "key chess pieces" and "loyal allies" turned against him one after another and began to "look eastward".
The Japan, who first bailed out the market with 9 trillion yuan, sold a large number of US bonds, and stabbed United States in the back, has recently suddenly begun to engage in intensive dialogue with China's top leaders, showing its intention to ease relations between the two countries.
Just last month, the Japan government, which announced sanctions on Chinese companies, is now preparing to send a group of "Zhihua" people to China, apparently hoping to improve bilateral relations through dialogue.
Korea has begun to actively participate in regional multilateral diplomacy and promote the China-Japan-South Korea cooperation mechanism, hoping to ease tensions with China through a multilateral framework.
The Philippines, which has taken a tough stance against China in the South China Sea, has now begun to engage with China, and the two sides have agreed to reduce tensions in the South China Sea.
Such a 180-degree shift has surprised many international observers and brought China-Philippines relations to a new stage.
Surprisingly, Canada, its neighbor in North America, is also quietly adjusting its attitude towards China.
Recently, Canada Foreign Minister Jolly took the initiative to visit China to try to repair Sino-Canadian relations that had deteriorated due to the Meng Wanzhou incident.
The visit not only marked the warming of relations between the two countries, but also highlighted Canada's flexibility in the changing international situation.
Ukraine also started a visit to China not long ago, hoping that China can mediate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
What is the drastic change in the attitudes of these allies?
epilogue
There is a good saying that the world is all for profit.
As the world's second largest economy and one of the world's largest markets, China is an economic partner that many countries cannot ignore.
Japan, Korea and Canada all rely on the Chinese market to drive economic growth.
Countries have reaped enormous benefits in their economic relations with China, which makes it necessary for them to be more cautious and balanced in their China policies.
In addition, changes in the global geopolitical environment have had a profound impact on countries' China policies.
The relative decline of United States' hegemonic position and the gradual increase of China's international influence have forced countries to reassess their positions in international relations.
In addition, in the context of the increasingly fierce game between China and the United States, only by adhering to multilateral diplomacy can we ensure the maximization of our own interests.
In the future, the contest between China and the United States will continue to affect the global landscape, and how countries find their own position in this game will determine their status and role in the new world order.
Only through an open, pragmatic and inclusive attitude can the international community find new opportunities for cooperation and development in the midst of turmoil, jointly address global challenges, and achieve lasting peace and prosperity.
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