Meaning: militaristic

Original: 古往今来，中华民族之所以在世界有地位、有影响，不是靠穷兵黩武，不是靠对外扩张，而是靠中华文化的强大感召力和吸引力。

Background: On October 15, 2024, at the Symposium of Literary and Artistic Work, Xi Jinping posed 5 questions for discussion concerning the role of the arts in building national identity and social cohesion.

Usage: 穷兵黩武 is typically used to describe the actions of nation-states, especially when they leverage hard power over soft power in bilateral and multilateral relations.

Source: 在文艺工作座谈会上的讲话