that's why west try so hard at media war to influence russians.

US has nothing to worry about from any nation on safety issues, but Americans don't think the usual way, American exceptionalism dictates they have to make others be "vassals" (quote from macron). that's why they always face threats, always in wars.

india don't have to worry about china or pakistan. whether they can become one of the strongest totally depend on self.

china the same, not Americans, not japan, domestic issue is #1. if TW issue really comes to worst, a pseudo war (say china declares war prep, but don't really attack immediately, try blockade, cyberwar, whatever tests endurance but involves no bloodshed) is the best move.

the #1 issues is to realize deng's often ignored 2nd part sentence:

after a few get rich 1st, they should help others to catch up.

one can say clearly how hard that is, it's against human nature, who wants to give a slice of pie to others, even if often fully sated, even if slice is going bad).

i have sympathy on xi's view, but not his way. as i always say, ends don't justify means