Because the longer the list, the more salient. Couldn't get Turkey on board, probably because they have a pesky Uyghur population.
Remember, when China does imperialism, we love to see it!
If one's defense of actions is in reaction to US foreign diplomacy, does that make one a reactionary?
I know everyone likes to harp on Jamal Khashoggi's murder, but do you realize how many accolades he earned in SA? Really balances things out.