1/ Many are making comments based on this article’s title alone, refuting it based on their views on how China deals with its internal affairs. But the truth is, China wants peace - because Chinese prosperity is based on stability. #RCEP is a fine example of this... https://twitter.com/scmpnews/status/1328465262765600770

2/ Many countries that have disputes with China have signed the #RCEP free trade agreement (accounting for 30% of the worlds population and GDP) despite these disputes. Why? Because these countries also want stability and prosperity. This is important to note.

3/ Meanwhile, after the world has been bombarded with anti-China rhetoric for years, the signing of this agreement has come as a surprise for many. If the so-called “China threat” is real, why would ASEAN and FTA partners sign up? Answer: there is no threat to these parties.