My Take | How China goes toe to toe with the West and softly-softly with the rest
- Posted on November 23, 2025
- By South China Morning Post
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My Take | How China goes toe to toe with the West and softly-softly with the rest

Beijing rarely claims altruism. It always wants something from you, but most of the time, its approach is pragmatic, respectful and usually beneficial.