China's Aggressive Foreign Policy and its Implications for Global Democracy

China's aggressive foreign policy aims to build a sphere of influence, which historically leads to lower global democracy levels when led by autocratic powers. Xi Jinping's concerns about an unpredictable international environment stem from a fear of instability at home, driving efforts to shape global security norms favoring the ruling status of the Communist Party. The focus is on creating a security architecture friendly to the CCP rather than promoting global autocracy, potentially affecting global democracy levels.