Rebuffing ‘might is right’: China seeking to score points at the US’ expense, but could it backfire?

China’s latest pitch for major powers to rebuff a “might is right” approach and be globally responsible is carefully crafted to win over countries by portraying itself as a benign, international player, say analysts. NTU SSS’ Assoc ProfHoo Tiang Boon told CNA that in the current context, the messaging that China is trying to show is that it is making active contributions, and this message of China shouldering its responsibility stands in contrast to the actions of another state.

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