The view from China: Perspectives on the West in the Xi Jinping era

This chapter delves into the perspectives of Chinese scholars, experts, and policy advisors concerning China’s interactions with the Western world. It offers a comprehensive insight into the evolving global landscape from a Chinese viewpoint. To achieve this, the author extensively examined the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database. Specifically, the analysis focused on articles published within the last decade, encompassing topics such as the US hegemony, transatlantic relations, Sino-US and Sino-EU relations, and the repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war on the international order. The Russia-Ukraine war served as a pivotal event that fractured the global community, amplifying the perception of ideological competition between democratic and authoritarian states. This heightened divergence in norms and values between China and the West has substantially impeded international cooperation. Consequently, China finds itself confronting heightened challenges emanating from both the United States and the European Union.