The Chinese are also moving on our weakness, with their blue water navy and military build up.
The Chinese and Russians are both doing what great nations (at least ones that aren’t ruled by western liberalism) do. They are acting in their national interest. I just wish our leaders did also.
BTW, I’m all for a strong military and foreign policy. Liberty can only exist within a secure nation state. I just want our policy to represent our national interests, not those of the global elites.