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Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone Friday at the request of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. This telephone conversation was particularly meaningful at a critical juncture in which the entire world is paying close attention to how the two major powers, China and the United States, will proceed in their relationship going forward. President Xi said that the two countries are great countries and “place great importance on mutual exchanges, and hope that U.S.-China relations will get off to a good start in the new presidential term.” President Trump emphasized that he values his excellent relationship with President Xi, saying, “The United States and China are the most important countries in the world today, and our two countries are committed to maintaining lasting friendship and protecting world peace.” We should cooperate.” The two leaders agreed to start direct communication at such an early stage, exchange views on key issues and establish strategic communication channels. This shows that both sides aim to further develop China-US relations from a new starting point.
Head of state diplomacy has always played an irreplaceable role in guiding China-US relations, serving as a “compass” and “zero point indicator.” If the “red note phenomenon” allowed people to witness the people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, this phone call showed the highest level of exchange, and the deep understanding of the importance of China-US relations and the importance of the two countries. reflects understanding. Positive attitude towards cooperation. Essentially, this meeting will determine the future direction of China-US relations. After the telephone conversation, international public opinion was generally positive, with an optimistic mood prevailing. An interesting detail is that traders quickly bought up exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track Chinese stock indexes, demonstrating how sensitive and hopeful the world is about the possibility of a “good start” in Sino-US relations. It indirectly reflects what is happening.
There is much speculation and analysis about how China-US relations will develop in the next four years and whether the two countries will be able to find the right way to coexist in the 21st century. But the key is in the hands of China and the United States.
Signals sent by both sides to stabilize bilateral relations are especially valuable at this critical time of the U.S. political transition. Last month, when the Biden administration took office, the United States launched a rapid succession of new measures to crack down on China, characterized by partisan tensions and irrational sentiments, leaving the new administration with many thorny issues to deal with. Furthermore, the “zero-sum game” mentality of past US administrations has left many “negative assets” in China-US relations, and the road to restoring trust between the two countries will be a long one. At the same time, there are many pressing and difficult international issues that require a joint response from both countries. There are a wide variety of issues that need to be addressed, and there are many issues that need to be resolved through dialogue. For both countries, this is a time to fully exercise and showcase their political imagination and decisiveness.
People noticed that immediately after winning the election, Mr. Trump said that China and the United States could work together to solve all the world’s problems. He also announced his intention to visit China early in his second term.
We appreciate that the president-elect views China-US relations from a global perspective and treats China’s development in a pragmatic manner based on public opinion on specific issues. If both countries manage their own affairs well and focus their policies on promoting the interests and well-being of their people, cooperation and mutual benefit will be firmly established, rather than wasting resources on unnecessary conflict and conflict. I’m sure you’ll find out what it’s supposed to be. relations between China and the United States. Win-win cooperation between China and the United States is essential to the respective dreams pursued by the two great powers. It’s a complementary and mutually beneficial relationship.
History has repeatedly shown that China and the United States gain when they cooperate and lose when they conflict. The inseparable economic and trade relations between the two countries, joint advances in technology, enthusiastic cultural exchanges, and the possibility of cooperation in various fields such as climate change and drug control are positive factors in the US calculations. Of course it should be taken into account. “Cooperative Account”.
It is hoped that the new US administration will learn from the lessons of the trade and technology wars with China, move away from viewing China as a formidable enemy in its China policy, and adhere to international legal norms and the principles of free trade. and respect the mutually beneficial division of labor that has developed within the world’s industrial and supply chains. This approach would be the best choice for both countries.
China welcomes a confident, open and prosperous America, and the United States should also welcome a peaceful, stable and hard-working China. Only in this way can China and the United States build trust in this new chapter of history.
Since China and the United States are two major countries with different national conditions, it is inevitable that some differences will arise between them. What is important is to respect each other’s core interests and major concerns, find appropriate ways to solve problems, and adhere to mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation. President Xi reiterated the Taiwan issue during the telephone conversation. This is a red line that China must not cross. He also stressed that the economic relationship between the two countries is mutually beneficial in nature and benefits both sides. These points serve as a necessary and timely reminder for the new US administration as it formulates China policy.
Vice President Han Zheng, a special representative of President Xi Jinping, will attend President Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony on January 20 at the invitation of the United States. Now, ahead of the new term of the US president, a series of positive exchanges have already taken place between China and the US. We look forward to making further progress in this new starting point under the guidance of head of state diplomacy, achieving mutual success and common prosperity, benefiting both countries and contributing to the world. .
