- 局外人 júwàirén outsiderA person who is not involved in or has no relation to a particular matter; originally referring to those watching a game of chess from the sidelines.
- 局外中立 júwàizhōnglì neutralityneutrality in a conflict or international affair; the state of being a neutral party
- 置身局外 zhìshēnjúwài to keep aloofto keep oneself out of it; to stay out of the matter and remain indifferent as if one were an outsider