How they will corner China

Ideology

Inalienable rights. When China hears these words they question western intention. Inalienable rights have been defined for them and the west thinks their concept is universal. Borderless, just like Bitcoin. This is crucial to understanding how geopolitical sentiment may escalate to wars other than trade.

Taiwan is a burgeoning example. I think when President Trump entertained the idea of not recognizing Taiwan this was very bad military politics. China ending Hong Kong's autonomy early is one thing. Perhaps they did have more of a right. Taiwan, despite the proximity, is another. If Israel and the Palestine authorities can finally agree, If the U.S doesn't impede on Cuban sovereignty, If Ireland can enjoy their freedom so close to the U.K why can't Taiwan? Does the belt and road initiative has to mean full maritime control in a modern age?

The modern age. China has a hybrid model of State-sponsored capitalism and communism. One class enjoy inalienable rights, and the others live as reserves in case of war. The balancing act has been going on since the end of the cultural revolution. It has been effective in bringing massive growth. However, it now has become the number one criticism of China. A criticism that allows the west to undermine China and pick fights.

Trade in Services Agreement

Trade in Services Agreement is the biggest open secret on how the major economies will corner China. This could help explain the early seize of Hong Kong, and also the flurry of acquisitions China has made in the last decade. Including their push into globalization, all the while creating alternative systems in case there is a fallout.

The Trade in Services Agreement is set up in a manner that would require massive overhauls on how China operates its government and economy to be compatible with the stronger ideals of globalization. Their presence on the world stage is being attacked, and they do not trust the west will let them consolidate naturally. Furthermore, they may not want to. It will seem like an economic defeat that will put a strain on the hybrid capitalism/communism model. But what is probably pissing China off is...

While they are at risk of running hot, the west is casually embracing socialism to relieve societal pressures.

Part II: How did China find themselves in this predicament?