China's international influence is growing stronger. This is happening because the United States-led world order seems less stable. China is taking new steps in places like Greenland. It is also talking with Japan and building projects in the United Kingdom. These actions show China's changing role in the world. They also create new problems for old ways of doing things.
Chinese experts think US foreign policy has weakened Western countries. They pointed to former President Trump's ideas about buying Greenland. Chinese academics called these actions "bullying." They believe this US instability helps China. However, China has faced problems in Greenland. Denmark and the US have stopped Chinese companies from building airports and buying a base. This shows worries about China in the Arctic.
Relations between China and Japan are also tense. Japan's Prime Minister suggested military action if China attacked Taiwan. China believes Taiwan is part of its country. Beijing told its citizens to travel less to Japan. They also said young people should think again about studying there. Because of this, fewer Chinese tourists visited Japan. Numbers fell by about 45% in December. This shows how sensitive China-Japan relations are.
In the UK, a new Chinese embassy will be built in London. Some security experts and politicians are worried. However, the UK government approved the plan. Intelligence agencies like MI5 and GCHQ believe risks can be managed. They said they will put strong security measures in place. The approval might face legal challenges. The UK's opposition leader, Keir Starmer, will visit Beijing soon. Discussions about China's global role will likely be important.