Editorial

14:42 JST, January 15, 2025

Rather than sealing off its “wolf warrior diplomacy,” which is meant to intimidate adversaries through belligerent behavior, China appears to be using different approaches in different situations for its own convenience.

The administration of Chinese President Xi Jinping is hurrying to improve relations with neighboring countries. In particular, there has been a noticeable softening in its dealings with nations that are allies of the United States or friendly with that country, such as Australia, India and Japan.

China is likely making strategic moves to avoid a situation in which the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, which is clearly taking a hard-line stance toward China, and these countries unite to put pressure on Beijing.

In December last year, the........

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