China, Not Russia, Now Haunts the West: A New Geopolitical Order Emerges

• The lapse of the US-Russia nuclear arms control pact went largely unnoticed, signaling a shift in global priorities.
• India signed major trade deals with the EU and US, and significantly increased its defense budget, focusing on modernization and nuclear energy.
• China's export controls on critical minerals and rare earth elements exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains, prompting a recalibration of multilateral policies.
• The West is now employing a 'power-erosion strategy' against China, viewing it as the primary global challenger over Russia.
• Widespread corruption within China's military, including sabotaged missile silos, reveals internal weaknesses despite its perceived strength.