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[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

They have plenty of hard power, but when it comes to soft power they'll take a handout from anyone that could give it.

[–] GaveUp@hexbear.net 28 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Most of the world is friendly with China cope harder

UN Voting Patterns Compared to China's

Even more impressive when you consider the economy of China (18 trillion GDP) vs USA + European Union (who are always against China with 41 trillion GDP) and military (China has 2 overseas bases, USA has 800+ all surrounding and missiles pointed at China and Russia)

[–] UnicodeHamSic@hexbear.net 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, that is how you win a revolution. It is not a beautiful thing but if it works, it will have been worth it.

[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 1 year ago

China's not so big on overthrowing governments these day, though. They're all about stability and continuity.