Inside China’s Vision for a Multipolar World: Retired Senior Colonel Zhou Bo on Beijing’s Global Role

Retired Senior Colonel Zhou Bo of the People’s Liberation Army recently joined Sreenivasan Jain to discuss China’s vision for a multipolar world order. Beijing argues this alternative model would be fairer, more balanced, and less dominated by a single superpower.

However, questions remain regarding whether China’s actual conduct—ranging from activities in the South China Sea to its diplomatic engagements with the Global South—aligns with its stated rhetoric. Offering a rare perspective from inside the Chinese establishment, Zhou Bo shares insights on the future trajectory of the global order.

Contributors:
Zhou Bo – Retired senior colonel, People’s Liberation Army of China