china is a piece of meat

Who can shed some light on why Chinese government is so weak to the outside world while crushing down on its citizens?

China responded miserably to the Philippines government during the Hong Kong hostage issue.

Now Japan is not compromising with China.

China is too weak given its current strength.

I would say there are too many southerners in the central government.

According to Confucian ideals you should treat others with respect, and yourself with harshness.