China has been pursuing a long-term strategy to position itself along key geographic and economic chokepoints surrounding the United States. It’s a long game, with a metaphorical example in one of the country’s oldest and most famous games: Weiqi.
While it’s often a strategy to encircle the opponent without them realizing it, it seems China has been caught out this time. That may be the reason why U.S. President Donald Trump has been so dedicated to acquiring Greenland, in part or in full.
Listen to the history behind the massive, sparsely inhabited island and how China had been planning to use it in its campaign against the United States.
Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
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Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to [email protected].
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