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Original Title: Anchorage Dialogue, Constructive Communication Between China and the United States, Finding a Way to Meet with Great Powers
China News Service, Beijing, March 20 (Reporter Liang Xiaohui and Zhang Su) There is no doubt that the high-level strategic dialogue between China and the United States in Anchorage, Alaska, has attracted the world’s attention in every move. From the “smell of gunpowder” in the opening remarks to the experience of “frank, deep, lasting and constructive communication”, the two sides ultimately believed that the dialogue was “timely and beneficial”. The outside world believed that behind the “soft landing” of three consecutive rounds This is another effort by China and the United States to use constructive communication to find ways to get along with large countries with different political systems.
How to see this dialogue? Three aspects can be observed:
—— Communication is the result.
It is undeniable that Sino-US relations have encountered unprecedented difficulties due to the grossly incorrect anti-China policy implemented by the previous US administration. In this context, President Biden came to power and the relationship between the two countries entered a new “window period.” Following the call between the two heads of state on the eve of the Chinese New Year, this dialogue meeting, which was invited by the United States and attended by the Chinese side, became a necessary communication for efforts to restore the relationship between Both countries.
But before the dialogue, the Chinese side also clearly stated that it did not have high expectations and illusions, nor did it expect to solve all problems at once, but rather hoped that the dialogue could be a start.
In fact, although the climate of dialogue tensed for a time, both parties finally said that they “agreed to maintain dialogue and communication in accordance with the spirit of the two heads of state of February 11” and “that the dialogue is timely. and beneficial, and deepens mutual understanding. “” Both want to continue this kind of high-level strategic communication “… This shows that the two sides have reached a consensus on maintaining communication.
“This dialogue is beneficial and conducive to improving mutual understanding.” After the dialogue, Yang Jiechi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, once again expressed to the Chinese and foreign media that he hoped the two sides would strengthen communication. , exchanges and dialogue in various fields.
The outside world received a positive sign. Researchers on international issues in Beijing believe that, as far as current China-US relations are concerned, communication and affirmative communication are already the result of this dialogue.
“Dialogue does not mean that both parties agree with each other’s views, but it can allow both parties to understand directly and know how to avoid errors in judgment.” Ruan Zongze, executive vice president of the China Institute of International Studies, said that if only experience has passed, even some The risk of errors in judgment is greater if incorrect information is used to make judgments instead of first-rate, face-to-face communication. hand. “From this perspective, the meaning of dialogue cannot be underestimated.”
—— Red line and bottom line.
To “strengthen communication, manage differences and expand cooperation”, it is necessary to “open the skylight to speak”, especially when it comes to fundamental interests and concerns. Against the US, China again clearly declared its bottom line and red line.
Relevant issues include China’s highway and system. For example, in regards to the CCP’s governing status and system security, China has made a clear statement: “This is an untouchable red line”; it also includes issues related to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Tibet, and In China’s internal affairs, such as human rights, China’s words are simple: “Don’t try to break China’s bottom line.” “If the United States goes its own way, China will definitely respond firmly. “
History has long shown that in state-to-state exchanges, respecting the central interests and main concerns of others will lead to a good development of bilateral relations and, vice versa, to a poor development of bilateral relations. The evolution of Sino-American relations over the last half century is one of the most representative cases.
Especially considering that before the dialogue, the US once stated on issues related to China’s fundamental interests that “dialogue will only be possible in the future if the results that the US wants are achieved.” China’s face-to-face statement is even more timely and necessary.
As Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized, “We cannot unilaterally withdraw orders and raise prices.” The United States must not underestimate China’s determination to defend national sovereignty, security and development interests, and must not underestimate the will of the Chinese people to safeguard national dignity and legitimate rights and interests.
Outside of the Anchorage dialogue, Chinese public opinion also sympathized with this position. An opinion that has been well received by the public opinion is: “China is not the same China that it was more than 100 years ago.”
As the host of this dialogue, the United States needs to listen more to these voices from across the ocean. Since China and the United States do not necessarily pose a threat to each other, differences and differences do not constitute an inevitable reason for the confrontation between China and the United States, and neither China nor the United States can bear the consequences of conflict and confrontation. China and the United States have the responsibility, ability, and wisdom to find ways to get along with large countries with different political systems.
-There is room for cooperation.
The essence of Sino-US relations is mutual benefit and mutual benefit, not a zero-sum game. If we say that bringing the relationship between the two countries to the path of healthy and stable development is what dialogue awaits, and continually expanding the space for mutually beneficial cooperation is the key to allowing the two sides to transcend the current situation and return. . normal, realizing the upward development of the relationship between the two countries. In this regard, China has shown sincerity.
During the dialogue, China noted that the two countries can cooperate on the three most urgent tasks of the international community, including fighting the new corona epidemic, addressing climate change and promoting the recovery of the world economy. At the same time, work together to deepen North-South cooperation, including third-party market cooperation for developing countries. The Chinese side declared once again that it wants to “come together to make the cake of cooperation bigger.”
“I feel like when we talk about Sino-American cooperation, the whole world seems a bit unfamiliar. This is actually an abnormal state,” Ruan Zongze said frankly. The reason is that the previous US government only spoke of competition, only confrontation and unilateral actions. There is no cooperation. At the moment, the new US government faces an opportunity to return Sino-US relations to a cooperative state.
Observers have noted that Biden has also sought a space for cooperation between the two countries since taking office, one of which is climate change. It is known that China and the United States will establish a joint task force on climate change. At a time when bilateral relations are tense, this is seen as an active attempt by the two countries to build mutual trust.
In the eyes of other authoritative voices, China and the United States can not only cooperate, but it is more necessary to cooperate.
“The world in the 21st century has changed the scene. The new corona epidemic, climate change, digital security and the governance of the application of artificial intelligence technology are all risks and challenges that require global cooperation to face them. The current relationship between China and the United States is not just about the two countries. The interests are more about the world. ”A few hours after the conclusion of the China-US Anchorage Dialogue, Fu Ying, former Vice Minister Foreign Ministry said at an event in China Development Forum.
On the same occasion, former United States Secretary of State Kissinger expressed through a video that he hoped that the Anchorage Dialogue between the United States and China could achieve important advances. “The United States and China will inevitably have different views on some things, but modern technology, globalization and economic globalization require both sides to make greater efforts than ever to promote cooperation.”
Historically, Kissinger has promoted the establishment of normal diplomatic relations between China and the United States. This year coincides with the 50th anniversary of his first visit to China and also with the Anchorage Dialogue between China and the United States. In this special moment, the words of Kissinger, 98, are inspiring.
He said, “World peace and prosperity depend on understanding between the United States and China. A positive cooperative relationship between the United States and China is essential.” (The end)
