John Bolton has raised the alarm over China’s growing influence in the world, especially its deepening ties with Russia. He noted that the recent diplomatic breakthrough between Iran and Saudi Arabia, brokered by China, was evidence that other countries hedging their bets with China and Russia due to a lack of the United States. To resolve. Bolton asserted that China had a strategy and was taking advantage of the War in Ukraine as it could win either way; if Russia won, it would strengthen China and if Russia continued to be chewed up, it would make it more dependent on China. He warned that China in the relationship was the senior partner and that it was not good for any of them.
The United States must take action to counter China's growing presence and its efforts to build an alliance with Russia. Bolton urged that the US not stand idle as China expands its influence and further encroaches on its relationship with Russia. He emphasized that the US must recognize geopolitical realities and take steps to reassert its leadership in the region. Otherwise, warned Bolton, the US will continue to be left behind as China and Russia become more powerful and influential.