For the first time in centuries, the centers of global power are not concentrated on the European continent as 2 periphery states, China and the United States, compete to mold the future of the international system. Whether it is the continuation of the Washington Consensus or the dawn of the Tianxia "All Under Heaven" System, the current multipolar world is more multi-faceted than ever before. To better understand the foundation of modern Chinese strategic political and military thinking, it is essential to understand the 36 Stratagems in relation to the agenda of the Chinese Communist Party around the world. Through an evaluation of the Stratagems, NOT STRATEGIES, the mystique that wraps around the Chinese halls of power can be gradually cleared.