Blinded by their outdated bias

Concerns about Beijing's strategic intents are due to the prejudiced views of China-bashers rather than a lack of transparency

Some media and powers in the West are keen to sensationalize what they call China's "uncertain strategic intents", claiming China cannot explain them clearly. They say China poses a threat to the region and the world with its fast development and the continuous fast rise in its military expenditure, especially since China has not explained clearly how it intends to use that military muscle.

But the logic behind this China-bashing repertoire is too weak to stand any inspection. In terms of size, the United States' economy accounts for more than 20 percent of the global economy. When it comes to military power, the US continues to increase its military input, in spite of the fact it already boasts the strongest military in the world. As for transparency, the US Naval Institute openly opposed Chinese military officials visiting US aircraft carriers, while US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel was given a tour to China's first and only aircraft carrier the Liaoning in April.