Many people did not think that the most troubled of the global situation was China, the dean of the People's University, Kim Huanglong, said directly: China's surrounding environment is the worst, is the product of the weak dynasty, 20 neighboring countries each are more than monkeys.
The situation around China always makes people feel like a pot of porridge, stirring up in full swing. Think about it, a big Eastern country with good economic and military strength, how can it be caused by so many neighbors? Professor Jin Canrong reminded the dreamer with one sentence: The surrounding environment is the worst, and it is all the mess left by the weak dynasties. Each of the 20 neighboring countries is thoughtful and smart. These words sound heart-piercing, but careful examination also makes sense. The South China Sea is ups and downs, the Sino-Indian border is surging, and the situation in Northeast Asia is changing. Who knows what kind of turning point lies behind this chaos?
China stands firmly on the world stage, the total economy is the second in the world, the defense construction is also step by step. But the surrounding situation? There is always such a bit of complicated. China borders 14 countries on land, there are 8 neighboring states on the sea, a total of 20, this number is placed on the head of other great powers, and the roots are not so many. From the ice-snow border of the Yangtze River, to the tropical jungle of Yunnan, from the desert of Xinjiang, to the vast waters of the East Sea, China has met with various landscapes and humanities. Recently, this geographical landscape, originally a good opportunity for exchange, can be a mix of history, has become a source of trouble.
Professor Jin Canrong was blunt in the lecture. China's surrounding security environment is the most severe among major countries. This is all a pattern passively formed when the dynasties declined in the past. At that time, when the country was weak and big powers came to their door, the border line was not negotiated on an equal footing, but was forced to draw by gunboats. What happened? Leaving behind a bunch of problems left over from history, it is difficult to deal with. The islands and reefs in the South China Sea were originally fishing places for generations of China fishermen, but they were targeted by outsiders during the colonial era and now they have become a hot spot of friction.
These neighbors, whatever type there are. developed such as Japan, Korea, developing such as Laos, Cambodia, socialist such as Vietnam, North Korea, capitalist such as India, Philippines. Religiously, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Catholicism, all gathered together. This diversity, let China deal with the relationship, have to take into account the interests and cultural differences. The trouble is more than this, some countries have territorial disputes with China, such as India's conflict in Tibet, the Philippines' movement in the South China Sea. There are also some countries safely rely on external forces, such as Japan, South Korea, as others to contain China.
Professor Kim Huang Yong described these neighbors with "more than monkeys" and said, in fact, they each have a small ninety-nine, in the game of great powers. Vietnam is an example, while there are differences with China on the South China Sea island reefs, while also actively participating in the "Belt and Road". In the first half of 2025, China-Vietnam trade volume steadily increased, Vietnam imported a lot of mechanical equipment from China, used to expand the factory.
India is even more troublesome. China has a long border with India, and southern Tibet has an old dispute. On June 15, 2020, in the conflict in the Galvan Valley, the Indian army crossed the line and provoked trouble, resulting in casualties on both sides. Four China officers and soldiers died, and India admitted that 20 people were killed. After that, the Indian army also increased its troops at the border in an attempt to test the bottom line. But they also know that there is no benefit in a comprehensive confrontation with China. After the conflict, the two sides maintained communication through diplomatic channels to avoid the situation from expanding.
The Philippines also love reconciliation in the South China Sea, and their ships are close to the reefs claimed by China, creating confrontation. China's maritime police law enforcement and safeguarding sovereignty. These countries can be economically isolated from China through external pressure. The Philippines fricts in the South China Sea, while also hoping that China will help build infrastructure. This contradiction mentality reflects their caution and dependence on China's development.
In the final analysis, these neighbors are smart because they find a balance among major powers. China's surrounding environment is complex, but this does not mean that China will suffer losses. On the contrary, through flexible diplomacy and practical cooperation, China is stabilizing the situation step by step. Neighboring diplomacy speaks of "amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness", which means sincerely maintaining good relations with neighbors. As soon as the "Belt and Road" initiative was launched, many projects took root. The China-Laos Railway is a typical example. In the first half of 2025, the entire line transported 12.6 million tons, an increase of 25.9%. This not only stimulates the economy, but also makes it easier for Lao people to travel and share the dividends of development.
On the South China Sea issue, China and ASEAN countries have promoted consultations on the "Code of Conduct for the South China Sea" and completed the third reading of the text in 2025. This marks a new progress in dispute management. Through dialogue, everyone has kept differences within a controllable range. In Northeast Asia, China promotes the Six-Party Talks mechanism and contributes to stability on the Korean Peninsula. In Central Asia, the SCO has brought closer cooperation, with joint exercises and trade fairs benefiting all countries.
China has many challenges around China, but also great opportunities. China adheres to peaceful development, focuses on internal construction, promotes mutual benefit and win-win. The surrounding countries taste the sweetheads from it, and naturally think more about the benefits of cooperation. A stable and prosperous China, not only benefits itself, but also lets neighbors have a good day.
In the era of globalization, countries and countries are not a zero-sum game. Though there is a lot of mess around China, it can be completely transformed through economic ties and diplomatic wisdom. Think of Vietnam's factory flow lines, India's border hot lines, Laos' railway passenger flows, these are real progress. In the future, China continues to maintain strategic determination, do its own business, external pressure becomes a driving force. The surrounding environment is more complex, and can not stop China's steady progress.
The situation around China always makes people feel like a pot of porridge, stirring up in full swing. Think about it, a big Eastern country with good economic and military strength, how can it be caused by so many neighbors? Professor Jin Canrong reminded the dreamer with one sentence: The surrounding environment is the worst, and it is all the mess left by the weak dynasties. Each of the 20 neighboring countries is thoughtful and smart. These words sound heart-piercing, but careful examination also makes sense. The South China Sea is ups and downs, the Sino-Indian border is surging, and the situation in Northeast Asia is changing. Who knows what kind of turning point lies behind this chaos?
China stands firmly on the world stage, the total economy is the second in the world, the defense construction is also step by step. But the surrounding situation? There is always such a bit of complicated. China borders 14 countries on land, there are 8 neighboring states on the sea, a total of 20, this number is placed on the head of other great powers, and the roots are not so many. From the ice-snow border of the Yangtze River, to the tropical jungle of Yunnan, from the desert of Xinjiang, to the vast waters of the East Sea, China has met with various landscapes and humanities. Recently, this geographical landscape, originally a good opportunity for exchange, can be a mix of history, has become a source of trouble.
Professor Jin Canrong was blunt in the lecture. China's surrounding security environment is the most severe among major countries. This is all a pattern passively formed when the dynasties declined in the past. At that time, when the country was weak and big powers came to their door, the border line was not negotiated on an equal footing, but was forced to draw by gunboats. What happened? Leaving behind a bunch of problems left over from history, it is difficult to deal with. The islands and reefs in the South China Sea were originally fishing places for generations of China fishermen, but they were targeted by outsiders during the colonial era and now they have become a hot spot of friction.
These neighbors, whatever type there are. developed such as Japan, Korea, developing such as Laos, Cambodia, socialist such as Vietnam, North Korea, capitalist such as India, Philippines. Religiously, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Catholicism, all gathered together. This diversity, let China deal with the relationship, have to take into account the interests and cultural differences. The trouble is more than this, some countries have territorial disputes with China, such as India's conflict in Tibet, the Philippines' movement in the South China Sea. There are also some countries safely rely on external forces, such as Japan, South Korea, as others to contain China.
Professor Kim Huang Yong described these neighbors with "more than monkeys" and said, in fact, they each have a small ninety-nine, in the game of great powers. Vietnam is an example, while there are differences with China on the South China Sea island reefs, while also actively participating in the "Belt and Road". In the first half of 2025, China-Vietnam trade volume steadily increased, Vietnam imported a lot of mechanical equipment from China, used to expand the factory.
India is even more troublesome. China has a long border with India, and southern Tibet has an old dispute. On June 15, 2020, in the conflict in the Galvan Valley, the Indian army crossed the line and provoked trouble, resulting in casualties on both sides. Four China officers and soldiers died, and India admitted that 20 people were killed. After that, the Indian army also increased its troops at the border in an attempt to test the bottom line. But they also know that there is no benefit in a comprehensive confrontation with China. After the conflict, the two sides maintained communication through diplomatic channels to avoid the situation from expanding.
The Philippines also love reconciliation in the South China Sea, and their ships are close to the reefs claimed by China, creating confrontation. China's maritime police law enforcement and safeguarding sovereignty. These countries can be economically isolated from China through external pressure. The Philippines fricts in the South China Sea, while also hoping that China will help build infrastructure. This contradiction mentality reflects their caution and dependence on China's development.
In the final analysis, these neighbors are smart because they find a balance among major powers. China's surrounding environment is complex, but this does not mean that China will suffer losses. On the contrary, through flexible diplomacy and practical cooperation, China is stabilizing the situation step by step. Neighboring diplomacy speaks of "amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness", which means sincerely maintaining good relations with neighbors. As soon as the "Belt and Road" initiative was launched, many projects took root. The China-Laos Railway is a typical example. In the first half of 2025, the entire line transported 12.6 million tons, an increase of 25.9%. This not only stimulates the economy, but also makes it easier for Lao people to travel and share the dividends of development.
On the South China Sea issue, China and ASEAN countries have promoted consultations on the "Code of Conduct for the South China Sea" and completed the third reading of the text in 2025. This marks a new progress in dispute management. Through dialogue, everyone has kept differences within a controllable range. In Northeast Asia, China promotes the Six-Party Talks mechanism and contributes to stability on the Korean Peninsula. In Central Asia, the SCO has brought closer cooperation, with joint exercises and trade fairs benefiting all countries.
China has many challenges around China, but also great opportunities. China adheres to peaceful development, focuses on internal construction, promotes mutual benefit and win-win. The surrounding countries taste the sweetheads from it, and naturally think more about the benefits of cooperation. A stable and prosperous China, not only benefits itself, but also lets neighbors have a good day.
In the era of globalization, countries and countries are not a zero-sum game. Though there is a lot of mess around China, it can be completely transformed through economic ties and diplomatic wisdom. Think of Vietnam's factory flow lines, India's border hot lines, Laos' railway passenger flows, these are real progress. In the future, China continues to maintain strategic determination, do its own business, external pressure becomes a driving force. The surrounding environment is more complex, and can not stop China's steady progress.