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Relations (1)
cross_type 2.81 — strongly supporting 6 facts
China is actively involved with multilateral institutions, having expanded its influence within them following the 2008 financial crisis as noted in [1] and [2]. Furthermore, China's complex relationship with these bodies is defined by its tendency to bypass or subvert them in favor of bilateral negotiations, as described in [3], [4], [5], and [6].
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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org 6 facts
claimChina emerged from the 2008 global financial crisis largely unscathed and utilized significant fiscal resources to expand its influence within multilateral organizations.
perspectiveBoth China and the United States bypass multilateral organizations and rules, prioritizing bilateral negotiations to resolve conflicts.
claimBoth China and the United States bypass multilateral organizations and rules, prioritizing bilateral negotiations for resolving pressing conflicts, which harms international organizations.
claimChina under President Xi Jinping presents itself as a champion of multilateralism while simultaneously subverting the work of multilateral institutions.
claimChina emerged from the 2008 financial crisis largely unscathed and invested significant fiscal resources into expanding its influence within multilateral organizations.
perspectiveChina undermines the Western order and delegitimizes multilateral institutions when given the opportunity, despite not actively working to supersede the Western system.