China threat theory
A political and security concept arguing that China's rise poses a threat to other nations. Often used in geopolitical discourse.
The China threat theory is drawing attention again against the backdrop of recent military expansion.
中国台頭論 focuses on China's rise as a global power, while 中国脅威論 emphasizes the perceived threat from that rise.
Compound of 中国 (China), 脅威 (threat), and 論 (theory/discourse). The term emerged in international relations discourse in the late 20th century.