China began the final day of military exercises around Taiwan.

Political parties anywhere in the world that have been in power for long periods of time have done so by being able to use foreign policy to support government interests. As one of the world’s longest-lived ruling parties, it is not surprising that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) communicates and interprets foreign policy or international issues to the Chinese people. has demonstrated his ability to do a fine art. Burns the legitimacy of governance. But as China has become a global economic power, the CCP has also been able to shape and set the terms of the international narrative.

Beijing’s military has been exercising in the wake of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan earlier this month. Amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the drills have allayed international concerns about a potential U.S.-China conflict over the island. These concerns play into the hands of the CCP for several reasons.