Britain joined AIIB for political reasons, and it will not quit easily. China should regard Britain's decision to join AIIB as an epoch-making geopolitical decision.

In today's world power structure, the status of big countries, especially superpowers, is irreplaceable. As the three superpowers of yesterday, today and tomorrow, Britain, the United States and China have a very unusual relationship. Britain was the first real superpower in modern times, and its status of "the sun never sets" lasted for nearly a century and a half, leaving a rich legacy of "Anglo-Saxon" world governance.

The United States rose after World War II and took over the scepter of Britain. It not only inherited the dominant position of the British Empire in all directions and created "peace under American rule", but also the order on which its power depends (Bretton Woods system, WTO[ Weibo], NATO and seemingly fair "universal values") is unprecedented in detail, and vowed never to give up world leadership in 2 1 century.

In contrast, the Chinese dream and the goal of "two hundred years", especially China's concept of world governance and international policy, are often unacceptable to the United States. If China upholds its national dignity and interests, and on this basis, seeks the rights of a great power that match the growing responsibilities of a great power, it must find another way. In the financial order, China's advantages are emerging, while Britain has taken a step forward, conforming to the trend of the times.

Historical factors of Britain's failure to withdraw its troops from AIIB;

Britain has watched the United States take away its own world scepter, and now it has watched the general trend of the United States go, and China will rise like the rising sun and become the next superpower that can represent the world. It can be said that Britain is familiar with the power game of the international order and deeply understands the laws and mysteries of the alternation of world power. It is convinced that it has made the right historical choice.

Therefore, Britain's participation in AIIB shows its thoughtful geopolitical insight. Demonstrate the ability to act independently in the special relationship between Britain and the United States and the relationship between Britain and Europe.

Strategic considerations for Britain not to withdraw its troops from AIIB;

Britain is unique in an extremely important strategic field. After joining the AIIB, despite the anger of the United States and the possible damage or even revenge to the special relationship between Britain and the United States, Britain firmly voted for China, the biggest geopolitical rival of the United States, which was a bolt from the blue for the United States and heralded a turning point in world history.

It is this seemingly shocking decision that proves the general trend and brings shock, vitality and hope to international finance, global economy and world politics. Through this decision, Britain has greatly improved its status as a world political power, making itself invincible in the triangular relationship between the United States, Europe and China in the future world.

Emerging industrial countries, developing countries and developed countries themselves, including the United States, are savoring the geopolitical impact of Britain's decision and reassessing their national positioning.

Some people may think that the real beneficiaries of Britain's decision are not only China and Britain, but also Asian countries and the people of the world, but the ultimate and biggest beneficiary is Britain itself.

Refer to the above: What does it mean for Britain to take the lead in joining the AIIB- China military network?

Above content reference: AIIB- Baidu Encyclopedia