Rebuffing ‘might is right’: China seeking to score points at the US’ expense, but could it backfire?

Federaţia Rusă

Remarks by China’s top diplomat Wang Yi on Mar 7 aim to portray the country as a responsible global player, contrasting with the US’ unilateral turn, say analysts. Whether Beijing is seen as walking the talk is the rub. BEIJING: China’s latest pitch for major powers to rebuff a “might is right” approach and be globally responsible is carefully crafted to win over countries by portraying itself as a benign, international player, say analysts. Observers note that Beijing could very well carve out