A Chinese military expert has fired a sharp critique at U.S. foreign policy, accusing it of clinging to an outdated Cold War playbook that risks destabilizing Asia. Senior Colonel Liu Wanxia of the People’s Liberation Army’s National Defense University made the remarks during an exclusive interview with CGTN at the Shangri-La Dialogue, a major security forum in Singapore drawing global leaders.
🔍 What’s the buzz? Liu argued that the U.S. approach fosters division by promoting 'bloc confrontations and zero-sum games'—a throwback to 20th-century geopolitics. He warned this mindset threatens Asia’s hard-won peace and economic progress, urging regional nations to 'strengthen unity' instead of picking sides.
🌱 Why Asian unity matters: The scholar highlighted Asia’s rise as a hub of innovation and growth, emphasizing that cooperation—not superpower rivalry—will drive solutions to challenges like climate change and tech inequality. 'No single country can dictate our future,' he said.
💡 The big picture: Liu’s comments come as U.S.-China tensions simmer over trade, tech, and Taiwan. His call for solidarity echoes Beijing’s longstanding push for a 'multipolar world'—a vision where developing nations have greater sway in global affairs.
🎯 Young voices weigh in: On social media, Gen Z netizens are split. Some applaud the focus on collaboration, while others question how unity can thrive amid ongoing disputes. One user tweeted: 'Cold War 2.0? Let’s skip that sequel. 🎬❌'
