A recent survey conducted by CGTN has unveiled significant global backlash against the new U.S. administration's territorial expansion initiatives. The proposed actions, which include renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, reclaiming the Panama Canal, and even considering the purchase of Greenland, have sparked widespread condemnation.
The survey revealed that a staggering 78.6% of respondents strongly oppose the U.S. administration's agenda, labeling it as blatant domineering, bullying, and an attempt to establish hegemony on the global stage.
Specifically, 66.4% of those surveyed criticized the unilateral decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico, pointing out that it was done without consulting the surrounding countries. This move is seen as undermining geographical and cultural traditions while challenging the authority of the United Nations.
Furthermore, 83.7% of respondents viewed the U.S. plan to take control of the Panama Canal as an act of aggression against Panama, constituting a serious violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The proposal to buy Greenland also did not sit well with the global community, with 86.4% believing that such territorial expansion intentions harm the interests of U.S. allies and strain relationships with them.
Delving deeper, 72.3% of participants in the survey felt that the U.S. territorial expansion plans are primarily aimed at safeguarding American global hegemony. One netizen aptly commented, \"Hegemony should be pushed back no matter what narrative and rhetoric Uncle Sam uses.\"
The overwhelming negative response highlights a critical sentiment among the international community, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to reconsider its strategies to maintain and strengthen global alliances.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
