Economically, Washington is aggressively pushing for decoupling by forming exclusive trading blocs like the “Chip 4” semiconductor alliance with Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea. This move aims to restructure global supply chains that previously benefited businesses.
Militarily, the Biden administration is focused on building alliances, such as supporting Nato’s expansion and strengthening intelligence-sharing alliances like the “Five Eyes” and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. The creation of the Aukus pact with Australia and Britain harks back to Cold War strategies.
Washington has accused China of supporting Russia’s defense industry to drive a wedge between China and Europe. By labeling China a decisive enabler of Russia’s war against Ukraine, Washington is further escalating tensions.
Washington’s divisive tactics serve its geopolitical objectives, creating dependences and strengthening its grip on regions. However, this strategy can lead to dangerous consequences, such as dragging countries into conflicts and destabilizing regions.
The world divided by Washington’s tactics could lead to economic destruction, social upheaval, loss of lives, and potentially trigger another world war. The policy of divide and rule could ultimately result in divide and ruin for the future of the world.
Zhou Xiaoming is a senior fellow at the Centre for China and Globalisation in Beijing and a former deputy representative of China’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office in Geneva.
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