China’s Views of International Order
It is Chinese national interests of security, sovereignty and development that determine how it views the international order something that has been expressed in its official and unofficial documents and statements. Limited by poverty and political isolation during the Maoist era, China increased its interactions with the international system in the late 1970s following recognition by the United States and entrance into the United Nations. The legitimacy, predictability and stability of the international order is appreciated especially where Beijing can exert influence and resented where they view disproportionate benefits towards the United States. Support is seen in participation in international organizations such as the United Nations(UN) and the World Trade Organization(WTO) whereas criticism of the liberal norms and values that are a hallmark of the current international order are a sign of resentment. Western values that emphasize human rights, democracy and military alliances