China's Strategic Messaging

China is positioning itself as a stabilizing force in global politics amid perceived chaos from the United States. By leveraging its National People's Congress, Chinese officials, including foreign minister Wang Yi, are promoting an image of calm and security, challenging the dominance of what they term the 'law of the jungle' attributed to U.S. foreign policy. This strategy includes directly addressing small nations, suggesting that they need not succumb to pressures from the U.S., and instead should consider China as a reliable partner in international affairs. The messaging aims not only at the U.S. but also resonates with countries in Europe and the Global South that are uncertain about their allegiances, thereby potentially swaying their sympathies towards China.