Those countries are allies. China doesn’t believe in western democracy and has as a stated goal ending American hegemony. It’s not even slightly confusing or

Those countries are allies. China doesn’t believe in western democracy and has as a stated goal ending American hegemony. It’s not even slightly confusing or subtle, not sure why American elitist types like to just handwave it away. Actually I am sure. Everyone is making too much money. Until they aren’t.