“China will never seek hegemony or engage in expansion”
— Xi Jinping
Simplified Meaning:
China is saying that it does not want to dominate other countries or take over more land. Imagine a playground where one child decides to share the swings and slides instead of trying to control everything and telling others what to do. This means China wants to work together with other countries rather than bossing them around or fighting for more territory. Historically, some nations have tried to expand their power by conquering others, like when ancient Rome took over many lands. Unlike that, China is saying it prefers to collaborate and grow peacefully. People can learn from this by choosing to cooperate and work with others instead of trying to be in charge or taking more than necessary.
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