The recent high-stakes meeting between Chinese and U.S. leaders sparked fresh debates: Are we witnessing genuine progress or repackaged diplomacy? Retired PLA Senior Colonel Zhou Bo breaks it down in a candid interview with CGTN.
Military Talks: Faster Hotline, Less Risk? 🛡️
Zhou highlights new regional command-level dialogues as a key development. 🚨 'If a crisis hits, frontline sailors or pilots need instant communication—not just top-level decisions,' he explains. This could prevent escalations like accidental clashes in the South China Sea.
The “New Cold War” Debate: Are We There Yet? ☮️
Zhou offers a chilling perspective: “You only know it’s a Cold War after avoiding a hot one.” Drawing parallels to 20th-century U.S.-USSR dynamics, he stresses that conflict prevention remains urgent. 'Call it what you want—our focus must be stopping real bullets from flying.'
Middle East Surprise: Unexpected Common Ground? 🤝
Could rivals cooperate in Gaza? Zhou says yes, citing shared goals: 'Both nations back the two-state solution and want Iran nuclear-free. Sometimes solutions need simple logic—like letting Palestinians build their own home.' 🏠
Zhou’s views reflect his personal analysis, not CGTN’s institutional stance.
