Xi Jinping wrote an op-ed in a Vietnamese newspaper (Nhan Dan) ahead of his visit there.
Xi Jinping wrote an op-ed in a Vietnamese newspaper (Nhan Dan) ahead of his visit there.
He argues that Asia must show the way in "building a community with a shared future for mankind" and that, as "hegemonism, unilateralism and protectionism are on the rise", "peace and development in the region are confronted with fairly grave challenges of instability and uncertainty."
It's so nice to read these missives. They are so inspiring and the positive messages feel so genuine. The challenges are acknowledged, but they are not used in a decisive way.
For sure, it's really great to see that people are actively working on cooperative solutions to problems.
Decisive or divisive either! Every speech or bit of writing from him has emphasised greater cooperation between people and nations. Probably one of the reasons why the western media tries so hard to make a big deal out of his tea cups instead of his speeches, if the western public heard what he is actually saying, they'd question why their politicians aren't saying the same thing.