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You might be right, as I am far from having expert knowledge on china. Although I feel I have enough insight into history to express that (emerging) superpowers are willing to destabilize regions and mold them in their favor.
considering this:
You really have no standing ground, being German, questioning Chinese actions that could disturb world peace.
I dont feel my opinions should matter less because of my nationality.
Ps: afaik china historically was a meritocracy, even served as a role model for european philosophers during the enlightenment. but today? nah man. on economical level for sure, but politically it feels very ailing.
but enough derailment, I am off for a long european weekend of doing fun european things.