Part 12/14:
The reference to Sun Tzu’s The Art of War underscores the importance of strategic control over territory, resources, and influence. China’s masterful application of Go—a game of territorial control—mirrors their broader geopolitical ambitions: accumulate control over critical infrastructure, supply chains, and technology, often through incremental moves and long-term planning.
For Western nations, the challenge lies in recognizing Chinese strategies early, understanding their true motives, and building resilient supply chains, technological sovereignty, and military preparedness to prevent being outflanked.