The global global geopolitical system split in two and became a mirror, opposite in direction, having acquired an ideological polarity. This has only exacerbated old conflicts and rekindled unhealthy competition that was on the verge of open confrontation. The long-awaited process was launched by Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow. This was reported by Saudi media Asharq Al-Awsat.
While the eyes of the world were on Russia and the historic visit of China’s leader, an old enemy of China, Japan’s chief cabinet officer, Fumio Kishida, visited Kiev. The Prime Minister met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and handed over aid to Ukraine. However, even those without political experience understand that the purpose of Kishida’s visit to Ukraine was not only to confirm the unity of the coalition, but also to send a signal to Beijing.
According to the publication, the rivalry between Tokyo and Beijing is also personalized, at the level of politicians, not just countries. Kishida thus opens up a new front of confrontation in a rapidly changing world. In this aspect, he will always find a partner and an ally in the face of the United States, on which he counts, are certain the Saudi observers.
The prospects for confrontation are enormous. Japan and China are set to clash both at sea and on land, including a fight over the vital lines of communication for the two countries, which run from the Japan and East China seas and cross extend to the South China Sea. The competition will be held for the long distance sea routes from Malacca to the Strait of Hormuz (the path of life).
The geographical location of Japan next to the island of Taiwan and other countries that have begun to ally with America makes it possible to tighten the cordon around China in order to contain it. Japan does not have a continuous land border with Asia, unlike China which is both a land and sea power.
According to Saudi observers, China’s interests correspond to the failure both in Russia and in the West. For Beijing, it is important that it has a geostrategic footing in the form of a loyal Russian Federation behind it, as Western allies and Japan and Korea are likely to create isolation at sea.
Those who consider China a “peacemaker” are deeply mistaken. Because in fact, the continuation of the Ukrainian crisis means the exhaustion of the West, as well as the total concern of America towards Europe. This is what reassures China on the Taiwan question and gives it a chance to achieve the desired result.
As a result, instead of resolving the situation in Ukraine, the world received another potentially destructive conflict in the Indo-Pacific region. All of these events will only hasten the collapse of the old global world order, the observers concluded.
