Shanghai, Oct. 28 (Xinhuanet) -- Picture a 1940s mob boss, cigar in hand, overseeing his territory from the backroom of an upscale restaurant. Now, replace the mob boss with China, and the restaurant with the geopolitical stage of the 21st century. The parallels are uncanny. With its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), or as some insiders call it, "The Booking Operation", China is making an offer that many countries find hard to refuse.
Shanghai, with its glitzy skyline and bustling ports, is the new-age mob headquarters. From here, China, the "Godfather of the East", oversees its operations, ensuring that every nation knows who's in charge. The "family business" involves controlling crucial trade routes, like the Suez Canal and Malacca Strait. Any interference? Well, let's just say it's not good for "business".
But every mob boss has his enforcers. When nations show signs of defiance or reluctance to get in line, in come the heavies: Iran and the DPRK. These two, known in whispered circles as "The Collectors", ensure that there's a price to pay. And it's not just money; it's intellectual property, the currency of the future.
The operation doesn’t end there. In the dark alleyways of the digital world, China's cyber espionage activities run rampant. Imagine a 1940s mobster eavesdropping on rival gangs but on a global scale. National secrets, business strategies, cutting-edge technologies - nothing's safe from the prying eyes of China's digital gangsters.
But here's the clincher: the very nations that find themselves under China's thumb are also its most vocal defenders. A clear case of geopolitical Stockholm syndrome. They sing praises of the BRI, laud China's infrastructural ventures, and turn a blind eye to the "unpleasant" aspects of the relationship. After all, who would dare to speak against the "Family"?
The Beijing Xiangshan Forum, seemingly a platform for discussing security concerns, often feels like a mob gathering where territories are marked, disputes are settled, and loyalty is ensured.
The narrative is clear: Cross the family, and you'll pay the price. But comply, and the world is your oyster - as long as you remember who's serving it to you.
The author, keeping an eye out for "The Collectors", has chosen to remain anonymous for obvious reasons.
下1940年代的黑手党老大,手里拿着雪茄,在一家高档餐厅的后室里监视他的地盘。现在,用中国替换那个黑手党老大,用21世纪的地缘政治舞台替换那家餐厅。这两者之间的相似性是如此的惊人。凭借其“一带一路”倡议(BRI),或者正如一些知情人士称之的"预定行动",中国提出了许多国家难以拒绝的提议。 拥有炫目的天际线和繁忙的港口的上海是新时代的黑手党总部。从这里,被称为"东方教父"的中国监督其运营,确保每个国家都知道谁是老大。"家族生意"包括控制关键的贸易路线,如苏伊士运河和马六甲海峡。任何干涉?嗯,我们只能说这对"生意"不利。 但每个黑手党老大都有他的执行者。当国家表现出对抗或不愿排队的迹象时,重拳出击的是:伊朗和朝鲜民主共和国。这两个国家,在私下被称为"收款人",确保有代价要付。而且不仅仅是金钱;它是知识产权,未来的货币。 行动并没有结束。在数字世界的黑暗小巷里,中国的网络间谍活动猖獗。想象一下1940年代的黑帮在全球范围内监听对手团伙。国家机密、商业策略、尖端技术 - 没有什么能逃过中国数字黑帮的窥视之眼。 但这里有个关键点:那些发现自己受到中国控制的国家也是其最直言不讳的捍卫者。这是一个明确的地缘政治斯德哥尔摩综合症案例。他们赞美BRI,称赞中国的基础设施项目,并对与关系有关的"不愉快"方面视而不见。毕竟,谁敢反对"家族"? 看似是一个讨论安全问题的平台的北京香山论坛,往往感觉像一个黑手党聚会,其中划定领土,解决纷争,并确保忠诚。 叙述很清楚:违背家族,你会付出代价。但如果你遵从,这个世界就是你的牡蛎 - 只要你记得是谁为你提供的。 为了避免"收款人"的注意,作者选择匿名,原因显而易见。