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While acknowledging U.S. missteps, experts note that the U.S. has also played a role in maintaining the current international order, contributing to stability in certain regions. China’s critiques often aim to challenge this order and promote an image of itself as a responsible power offering a new, multipolar alternative.
The Future of China’s Peace Goals
What does success look like for China? Experts are skeptical that China currently has the capacity or willingness to mediate complex conflicts like Ukraine or Israel-Palestine decisively. Instead, China’s approach appears gradual—building credibility through incremental diplomatic wins, such as regional peace deals and confidence-building measures.