Focus on US as main opponent, says China military strategist

China needs to pick its battles wisely and concentrate on its main opponent the United States, according to a prominent Chinese military strategist, widely credited with shaping the Trump administration’s hawkish views against Beijing.Retired air force major general Qiao Liang said Washington’s open contest with Beijing to contain China’s rise had attracted other parties – including advocates for independence in Taiwan – to join the attack, but he advised the Chinese leadership to avoid being…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3086630/focus-us-main-opponent-says-china-military-strategist