Oh, well China's doctrine is not focused on grabbing territory using its army. It is much more patient. China can focus on economic influence, and it would be very convenient if they can spread their tentacles in the shadows, when someone else (like the US for example) is in the spotlight, being a target for the angry population. They can also strive for a demographic change, very much like the muslim invasion of Europe.
For example: Russia's failing economy relies on China to play ball (at least with the construction of the new oil/gas pipeline from Asia to Europe, which had cost a fortune and failed). As part of the agreements between Russia and China, large parts of Siberia have been leased for exploitation for about 50 years. This is convenient for China because it offers employment for its population, that settles in the new region, and after about 50 years they'll have so many Chinese there that an annexation wouldn't be out of the question.
Oh, well China's doctrine is not focused on grabbing territory using its army. It is much more patient. China can focus on economic influence, and it would be very convenient if they can spread their tentacles in the shadows, when someone else (like the US for example) is in the spotlight, being a target for the angry population. They can also strive for a demographic change, very much like the muslim invasion of Europe.
For example: Russia's failing economy relies on China to play ball (at least with the construction of the new oil/gas pipeline from Asia to Europe, which had cost a fortune and failed). As part of the agreements between Russia and China, large parts of Siberia have been leased for exploitation for about 50 years. This is convenient for China because it offers employment for its population, that settles in the new region, and after about 50 years they'll have so many Chinese there that an annexation wouldn't be out of the question.
Playing the long game.