China non-interference policy

The Syrian conflict presents a pivotal opportunity for China to exhibit its readiness to assume a true global leadership role.

Powerful actors like China, Russia, ASEAN, and many other nations have refused to act in the Rohingya crisis – usually citing Myanmar’s sovereignty and the principle of non-interference.

The GCI is an attempt to win global buy-in for China's principle of non-interference by conflating modern-day regimes with traditional culture.

China’s approach to security issues is meant to be in line with African frameworks, in accordance with the principle of non-intervention.

Increasingly, China’s non-action on the Myanmar coup is going against Beijing’s own interests.

Beijing has a stated preference for no violence in Myanmar, but the deadly crackdown on February 28 was not enough to provoke China's condemnation.

China will stick to its strict policy of non-intervention, but the military takeover has created a diplomatic headache for Beijing.

The burgeoning relationship is driven by mutual self-interest and a shared embrace of the “noninterference” doctrine.

Both Washington and Beijing claim to champion sovereignty – they just have different ideas of what that looks like.

Given the historical and economic importance of Algeria and Sudan to China, Beijing will be watching the current protests carefully.

As China’s economic leadership grows, can it keep aloof from tangled regional politics and security issues?

China has adopted a more flexible attitude toward regime transition and intervention than is often realized.