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cross_type 3.32 — strongly supporting 9 facts
China is explicitly linked to the concept of multilateralism as it frequently positions itself as a defender of the international order [1], [2], [3], though critics argue its actual practice involves subverting these institutions [4], [5] or favoring a 'Sinocentric multi-bilateralism' [6], [7].
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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org 8 facts
perspectiveEurope's understanding of multilateralism and international rules is fundamentally different from China's approach of Sinocentric multi-bilateralism.
claimChina under President Xi Jinping presents itself as a champion of multilateralism while simultaneously subverting the work of multilateral institutions.
claimThe European understanding of multilateralism and international rules differs fundamentally from the 'Sinocentric multi-bilateralism' practiced by China.
perspectiveChina, under President Xi Jinping, claims to support multilateralism while simultaneously undermining the effectiveness of multilateral institutions.
claimChina presents itself as a defender of multilateralism against the Trump Administration's attacks on the international order.
perspectiveChina positions itself as a defender of multilateralism against the Trump Administration's attacks on the international order and offers itself as an alliance partner to other states.
claimChina observes that Europe works to preserve multilateralism and the liberal world order, while also experiencing political and economic problems with the Trump Administration.
perspectiveChina positions itself as a defender of multilateralism against the Trump Administration's attacks on the international order and offers itself as an alliance partner to other states.
Competing with China Explained: What Americans Need to Know rand.org 1 fact
perspectiveThe United States could pursue collaboration with China on health and climate issues, such as the ecology of infectious diseases, as well as green energy, tariff-for-market-access swaps, and a return to multilateralism, according to Bouey.