I don't think the Chinese have thought this through thoroughly.
On the contrary. Their efforts are careful, consistent, patient, inexpensive, and effective. You should note the breadth and depth of their efforts in Latin America, from the Panama Canal through Chavez in Venezuela to the Bahamas. Their alliances with Mexico are longstanding while Mexican contact with Taiwan is nil. Their ability to supply and augment military transport to our Southeast is increasing rapidly. It is clear that they intend to use strife both internally and all across our southern perimeter to prevent us from responding to their agressions across the Pacific. You will note growing distaste in Mexico for US policy in the Middle East and their willingness to abet trans-shipment of Arab terrorists into this country.