Yeah, one thing the USA did in the first world war was sell and lend to absolutely everyone and then when a winner was more clear set things up to ensure they’d be dragged into the war to support the winner. Then they could hold the screws to everyone economically.

China isn’t even really doing that which already shows more moral clarity. When they say they are more focused on their regional politics I think they are sincere based on their actions. That said, they do not like it as the west pushes east with their power.