Why Does China Keep Rescuing the Empire That Wants It Dead?

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Most outlets critical of imperialism will serve you a feel-good story. Critical engagement with China’s foreign policy is heresy in these circles, verboten. Not at BettBeat Media. We genuinely try to find answers to the questions that concern Empire. And while we hold great love and respect for China, we are one of the few outlets that dare to question its puzzling posture toward an empire that no longer hides its intention to destroy it.

We want China to thrive. We want it to win, even, against an empire hellbent on burning this world. But for China to win, its actions that court defeat must be questioned. You are no friend of China if you applaud everything it does, including the suicidal.

If it is triumphalism you want, stop reading now. Ninety-nine percent of anti-imperialist commentary will give you exactly that. You have an abundance of choice.

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