As geopolitical tensions reshape alliances in 2026, retired Senior Colonel Zhou Bo offers a fresh perspective on China's approach to global stability. The former military strategist, now at Tsinghua University's Center for International Security and Strategy, emphasizes 'actions over alliances' in today's multipolar world.
🔍 Zhou points to China's 2026 peacekeeping roster: over 2,500 troops deployed across 8 UN missions, plus active participation in anti-piracy operations off Somalia. 'We're not building chessboards – we're fixing broken tiles,' he tells NewspaperAmigo, referencing recent disaster relief efforts in Southeast Asia.
🌏 With U.S.-China tech rivalries intensifying, Zhou's message cuts through the noise: 'Security isn't a limited-edition collectible. True stability comes when all ships rise together.' His comments come as China prepares to host this year's Global Security Initiative summit in Beijing.
