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(International Observation) China-US High-Level Strategic Dialogue Sends Positive Signals, Responding to Challenges with Perseverance and Determination
China News Service, Beijing, March 20, Title: China-US High-Level Strategic Dialogue Sends Positive Signals to Respond to Challenges with Perseverance and Determination
China News Agency reporter Ma Jiajia
From March 18 to 19, local time, Yang Jiechi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Central Foreign Relations Commission Office, and State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, held a meeting in Anchorage with Secretary of State Blincoln and Assistant to the President for Homeland Security Affairs Sullivan US High-Level Strategic Dialogue.
After the meeting, the two sides considered that “the dialogue is timely and beneficial, and has deepened mutual understanding.” In this regard, Chinese experts on international issues pointed out that this dialogue is a positive sign that the relationship between the two countries is back on track. However, there are still many challenges in the future interaction between China and the United States, which need to remain patient and determined, and be cautious.
What is the opportunity for dialogue?
This dialogue is the first face-to-face meeting between high-level Chinese and US officials since the new US government took office. It is also the first high-level contact between China and the United States after the first call on New Years Eve. Regarding the opportunity for dialogue, Diao Daming, a researcher at the National Institute for Strategy and Development Research of Renmin University of China, pointed out in an interview with a reporter from the China News Agency that it is the most face-to-face meeting. high level. between China and the United States in about 9 months, and it is also a concrete implementation of the two countries A face-to-face meeting with heads of state on the spirit of the convocation and consensus on New Year’s Eve. Especially in the context of the new crown pneumonia epidemic and the arduous task of global economic recovery, holding such a meeting will send a positive signal to the global fight against the epidemic and the global economy and boost confidence.
Wang Dong, executive director of the Peking University Sino-Foreign Humanities Exchange Research Base and dean of the School of International Relations, also pointed out to reporters from the China News Agency that the timing of this dialogue is that the various bad practices of the former Trump administration in the United States have sparked relations between China and the United States. Very serious damage has occurred, causing the international community to worry about the “new cold war” between China and the United States. So how to promote Sino-US relations, fix things and go on the right path, this dialogue provides an important opportunity for the two sides to formally re-engage.
Are the opening remarks between China and the United States full of “gunpowder”?
Some media reported that during the Alaska Dialogue, China and the United States had a fierce confrontation during the opening remarks of the first meeting, which was full of “gunpowder.” The spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry responded that it was the United States that provoked and provoked the dispute first, so the initial comments from the two sides were filled with “gunpowder” and drama from the beginning. This was not China’s original intention. .
In this regard, Diao Daming pointed out that in the initial part of the first round of talks, in the face of provocation and slander from the United States, China gave a solemn response. This response not only attacked the arrogance of the United States, but also defended China. sovereignty, security, development interests and national dignity. Furthermore, China’s response itself has helped return the dialogue to the normal and effective path of solving problems through communication. Wang Dong also believes that China’s face-to-face confrontation of the problem and a solemn expression of its stance defeated the arrogance of the United States and also thwarted its intention to “disarm China.” This also leads to the restoration of relations between China and the United States. to a correct and rational clue in the next step.
How to see the results of the conversations?
After the dialogue, China and the United States called the dialogue “timely and beneficial, and deepened mutual understanding.” Both parties look forward to continuing this high-level strategic communication. In this regard, Wang Dong believes that the results of the dialogue are generally positive. First, the two sides have deepened mutual understanding through dialogue. All parties have stated their positions without avoiding differences. The dialogue is generally frank and constructive. Second, in the dialogue, China stated its solemn position on issues related to China’s fundamental interests and expressed its strong opposition to the practice of interfering in China’s internal affairs. At the same time, the dialogue also provided a detailed introduction to China’s domestic and foreign policies, the “XIV Five-Year Plan”, China’s perspective on the world and the concept of great power, and clearly conveyed China’s information.
Diao Daming believes that the concrete results are reflected in: First, the two sides reaffirmed the spirit and consensus of the first call between China and the US And, under the guidance of this direction, continued and promoted China-US relations. Second, the two sides clearly focused on things that are in the common interest and can be done today. For example, to deal with climate change, vaccine arrangements for diplomats, etc. Third, the two sides held extensive and in-depth discussions on bilateral relations, multilateral relations, global security, economy and trade, and global governance, and agreed to carry out some cooperation under the multilateral framework. If the two sides can meet halfway through and implementation continues, it will not only benefit China and the United States, but will also have global significance.
How can China and the United States compete and coexist?
As the largest developing country and the largest developed country, how can China and the United States compete and coexist under the new world structure? Diao Daming pointed out that mutual benefit and mutual benefit include non-conflict, non-confrontation, mutual respect, and win-win cooperation. This expression is the constant insistence of China, and it is also the only way to stabilize, restore and further improve the relations between China and the United States. This dialogue clearly shows that China’s basic path to handle Sino-US relations through dialogue and consultation is correct. Only through dialogue and consultation can we strengthen cooperation, manage differences and promote communication. But the dialogue itself has a prerequisite and the two parties must respect each other. It is also very clear that using power to suppress others and being condescending does not fit the basic starting point of the dialogue.
Wang Dong believes that a dialogue cannot solve all problems and that the long-term, healthy and stable development of Sino-US relations cannot be achieved overnight. Faced with this situation, we must first have strategic stamina and determination, and at the same time strengthen the multi-level exchanges between China and the United States, and jointly study the China-United States relations and global issues in a pragmatic and impartial manner.
The competition between China and the United States is basically a competition on how to become a better me. It should be what President Xi Jinping pointed out: “Develop a track and field competition where you catch up and improve together, instead of participating in mutual activities.” attack and death and death gladiatorial competitions. “Wang Dong Finally, it was noted that” as long as we adhere to fairness and justice, we will adhere to peaceful development, we will adhere to an international system with the United Nations as the core and an order based on international law, we will certainly receive more and more respect and support. “(End)
