West needs new angle and logic to view China
2017-06-29 08:30:22 source：Global Times
June 28, 2017
An article titled "The dark side of China's national renewal" recently
published in the Financial Times launched a blatant attack on the "China
Dream" of a "great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation" and the
China-proposed Belt and Road initiative. The article revealed the stereotypes of some Westerners who tend to view China through a biased lens.
The article states, "Building a new Silk Road
to Europe, rapid expansion of the People's Liberation Army and
militarizing artificial islands in disputed waters in the South China
Sea - all are part of the glorious task of rejuvenation." This makes an
implicit accusation that China is attempting to realize rejuvenation
through non-peaceful means.
However, the South China Sea islands
have been a part of China since ancient times. Chinese construction
work on islands improves the working and living conditions of staff
stationed there, better safeguarding China's sovereignty and fulfilling
its international responsibilities and obligations.
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