Chou En Lai seen avoiding power role says China seeks friend nations
Chinese-born former US diplomat Jim Stewart Service reports Premier Chou En Lai told him China does not aspire to be a superpower and favors cautious, non provocative policies. Service, returning from a China visit, said Chou’s stance reflects a preference for restrained growth and alliances with smaller nations. He added Taiwan’s reunification is seen as inevitable, likely without force, but warned against war with the United States if invasion occurs.