July 17, 2023
The world renowned magazine "The Economist" on its July 4th 2023 issue, published an article entitled "Why China should be friendlier to its neighbors". The article categorized Chinaโs neighbors into three broad camps : fragile or failing states (Afghanistan, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea and Pakistan), frenemies that have close ties but fear Chinese domination (Mongolia, Russia and Central Asian states), and places with either defense treaties with America or military...