The Chinese Communist Party launches asymmetric warfare in the Anti-US Alliance【Renowned Column】.

Recent media disclosures have revealed that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) bears major responsibility for the fentanyl crisis in the United States, clearly indicating that the CCP and its expanding coalition of allies are waging an asymmetrical warfare against the US.

Asymmetrical warfare involves using unconventional weapons, proxy wars, guerrilla tactics, terrorism, civilian shields, information warfare, disinformation campaigns, and cyber warfare to challenge and undermine opponents.

In addition to asymmetrical warfare, another tool the CCP uses in its competition against the US is building alliances. Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, the relationship between Beijing and Moscow has been strengthening. Beijing has been economically supporting Russia and providing dual-use military equipment.

Other allies in the CCP axis include Iran, North Korea, as well as non-state actors like the Taliban, Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, which are trained and supported by Iran. Beijing has even accepted diplomatic documents from the Taliban. Additionally, a range of evil states and non-state actors, including Russian-backed militias, are active in the Middle East and Africa.

The CCP and its allies excel in asymmetrical warfare, each possessing unique skills. The CCP’s economic influence and cyber warfare capabilities could disrupt US markets and infrastructure. Russia’s dissemination of disinformation creates discord among the American populace. Meanwhile, the missile capabilities of Iran and North Korea pose a continued threat, forcing the US to shift resources. The aim of these tactics is to cause significant harm without resorting to direct military conflict. Given the US’s traditional advantages in conventional warfare, it may find this a challenging adversary.

Specific examples of asymmetrical warfare include Iran and Russia supporting proxy armies in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Africa. Organizations like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis employ guerrilla tactics and terrorism, often using civilians as shields. Furthermore, Russian and CCP regimes actively engage in information warfare, conducting disinformation campaigns to influence international opinion, supporting Moscow’s attacks on Ukraine and advocating for Hamas in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Moreover, all key members of the “axis of evil” have and will continue to launch increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks against the US.

The CCP actively supports Iran, a crucial oil supplier to China, with Beijing believed to provide weapons technology to Tehran. In turn, Iran supports its proxy force, the Houthis, who target commercial ships in the Red Sea, disrupting maritime logistics and posing a challenge to the US and its allies. The Houthis have agreed not to target Russian or Chinese vessels.

Whether Washington formally acknowledges it or not, this war has begun. However, the CCP-led coalition is far less cohesive than the alliance led by the US. US allies, including prominent groups like NATO and the EU, as well as close partners like the UK, Australia, and Canada, have deep historical ties. They share common languages, cultures, and a Christian tradition. Additionally, allies like Israel, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines have long-standing relationships with the US, often relying on US protection against larger aggressors, especially the assertive CCP regime.

The overall goal pursued by the US-led alliance is to uphold a rule-based international order, mainly aiming to maintain the existing international system and expand it to developing countries and those transitioning to democracy.

In contrast, authoritarian states align with the CCP regime. By nature, authoritarian regimes are generally less willing than democratic countries to cooperate and seek common ground. While there are similarities between the CCP and North Korea, the commonalities between Russia and Iran with the CCP are limited. These four countries do not share a common language, and their leaders’ goals do not completely align.

CCP leader Xi Jinping is striving to reshape the international order according to his vision, advocating for CCP leadership. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to consolidate his absolute power within his domain, likely hoping to expand power by reabsorbing territories that were part of the former Russian Empire. North Korea, on the other hand, harbors ambitions to aggress against South Korea. While the CCP may lean towards a unified Korean Peninsula under Pyongyang’s rule, this scenario might not be what Xi Jinping desires. Beijing supports sanctions against Pyongyang’s nuclear program, highlighting its desire to prevent North Korea from possessing nuclear weapons in its border region and becoming strong. Hence, Kim Jong-un’s goals seem to directly conflict with Xi Jinping’s.

Finally, Iran, as a Muslim theocratic state, seeks to promote its Islamic revolutionary ideals throughout the Middle East region. However, considering both China and Russia’s brutal suppression of their own Muslim populations, such as the Uighurs in Xinjiang and the Wahhabi in Chechnya, it seems unlikely that Xi Jinping or Putin would be willing to achieve the political ambitions of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini through war.

If a war breaks out, especially one involving the US and either the CCP or Russia, the shaky cohesion of the CCP-led bloc itself may falter. The only mutual defense agreement the CCP has is with North Korea, and Beijing typically restrains Pyongyang from provoking conflicts with neighboring countries like South Korea and Japan, which could potentially draw the US into a conflict. Russia is embroiled in military activities in Ukraine and might not be able to extricate itself. Rushing into Poland could provoke NATO intervention. Although this may not bode well for Moscow, a conflict that entangles the US and Russia could offer strategic opportunities for Tehran and Beijing to advance their respective goals.

Currently, it remains uncertain whether this conflict will escalate into full-blown military confrontation. However, one thing is clear: the CCP-led bloc will persist in its asymmetrical warfare, disinformation activities, proxy wars, and comprehensive harassment, aiming to weaken US global influence without inciting direct war.