If you took the time to read this long article re China, then I would encourage you to copy/paste the following in your browser “search” and read this article for another viewpoint on Chinese intentions.
“The Secret Speech of General Chi Haotian”
made about twenty years ago, first published in 2005.
(Vanity) As the World Turns, Part III, or, The Year of Lipstick on a Pig
from 2007.