On Eve of US-China Summit, People's Daily Publishes 5000-Character Article on US-China Relations
Ahead of the US-China summit, China's official People's Daily published a 5,000-character article asserting that US-China relations cannot return to the past but can have a better future. The article points out that through repeated confrontations, dialogue between the two sides has become more equal, communication more pragmatic, and bottom lines clearer.
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Central News Agency, Taipei 13th (Central News Agency reporter) – With US President Donald Trump expected to arrive in Beijing tonight, China's official People's Daily today published a 5,000-character lengthy article, stating that US-China relations cannot return to the past but can have a better future. It points out that through repeated confrontations, dialogue between the two sides has become more equal, communication more pragmatic, and bottom lines clearer.
Trump is scheduled to pay a state visit to China from the 13th to the 15th. People's Daily today published a 5,000-character commentary article on US-China relations, signed by "Guo Ji Ping," on its third page, warming up for the Xi-Trump meeting.
The article's title is "US-China Relations Cannot Return to the Past, But Can Have a Better Future – Written on the Occasion of the US-China Summit."
The article states that after twists and turns, US-China relations have reached a new historical juncture. Another handshake between the US and Chinese leaders will undoubtedly be a new starting point with milestone significance. "Through repeated confrontations and dialogues, the attitudes and methods of engagement between China and the US have gradually changed. Today, dialogue between the two sides is more equal, communication is more pragmatic, and bottom lines are clearer, showing the possibility of opening a new chapter in resilient US-China relations."
The article points out that when two major powers like China and the US interact, the most important thing is to establish correct strategic cognition and to properly answer the overarching question of whether China and the US are rivals or partners.
The article reiterates that in recent years, facing tariff and trade wars, China has been willing to negotiate and dared to fight, firmly adhering to principles and bottom lines. "This not only demonstrated core strength and won international respect," but also created the possibility for both sides to return to the negotiating table and resolve differences through dialogue and consultation.
The article also mentions that the Taiwan issue is the most important and sensitive core issue in US-China relations, and it concerns the political foundation of US-China relations. Xi Jinping has repeatedly conveyed China's principled position on the Taiwan issue to Trump, emphasizing that "Taiwan is Chinese territory, and China must defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and can never allow Taiwan to split away."
The article claims that "clarifying principles and bottom lines is precisely the responsibility to prevent serious risks in US-China relations."
Regarding US-China economic and trade relations, the article states that dialogue is better than confrontation, cooperation is better than zero-sum, and stability is better than turmoil. It claims that the frequent difficulties in US-China relations in recent years are fundamentally due to some people in the US being obsessed with zero-sum games.
The article also points out that the world economy cannot afford the two largest economies to fall into "decoupling and breaking chains." Both sides should be partners and friends, allowing economic and trade cooperation to continue to be the ballast stone of US-China relations and the engine of world economic growth, jointly maintaining the stability of global industrial and supply chains.
The article concludes by mentioning that currently, the situation in the Middle East remains tense, and the risk of conflict spillover is increasing. To achieve long-term peace and stability in the world, the international order must be maintained. During World War II, the US and China fought side by side to establish the post-war international order, making huge sacrifices. Today, both sides should jointly safeguard this hard-won achievement. (Editors: Lu Chia-jung / Chen Kai-yu) 1150513
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Trump is scheduled to pay a state visit to China from the 13th to the 15th. People's Daily today published a 5,000-character commentary article on US-China relations, signed by "Guo Ji Ping," on its third page, warming up for the Xi-Trump meeting.
The article's title is "US-China Relations Cannot Return to the Past, But Can Have a Better Future – Written on the Occasion of the US-China Summit."
The article states that after twists and turns, US-China relations have reached a new historical juncture. Another handshake between the US and Chinese leaders will undoubtedly be a new starting point with milestone significance. "Through repeated confrontations and dialogues, the attitudes and methods of engagement between China and the US have gradually changed. Today, dialogue between the two sides is more equal, communication is more pragmatic, and bottom lines are clearer, showing the possibility of opening a new chapter in resilient US-China relations."
The article points out that when two major powers like China and the US interact, the most important thing is to establish correct strategic cognition and to properly answer the overarching question of whether China and the US are rivals or partners.
The article reiterates that in recent years, facing tariff and trade wars, China has been willing to negotiate and dared to fight, firmly adhering to principles and bottom lines. "This not only demonstrated core strength and won international respect," but also created the possibility for both sides to return to the negotiating table and resolve differences through dialogue and consultation.
The article also mentions that the Taiwan issue is the most important and sensitive core issue in US-China relations, and it concerns the political foundation of US-China relations. Xi Jinping has repeatedly conveyed China's principled position on the Taiwan issue to Trump, emphasizing that "Taiwan is Chinese territory, and China must defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and can never allow Taiwan to split away."
The article claims that "clarifying principles and bottom lines is precisely the responsibility to prevent serious risks in US-China relations."
Regarding US-China economic and trade relations, the article states that dialogue is better than confrontation, cooperation is better than zero-sum, and stability is better than turmoil. It claims that the frequent difficulties in US-China relations in recent years are fundamentally due to some people in the US being obsessed with zero-sum games.
The article also points out that the world economy cannot afford the two largest economies to fall into "decoupling and breaking chains." Both sides should be partners and friends, allowing economic and trade cooperation to continue to be the ballast stone of US-China relations and the engine of world economic growth, jointly maintaining the stability of global industrial and supply chains.
The article concludes by mentioning that currently, the situation in the Middle East remains tense, and the risk of conflict spillover is increasing. To achieve long-term peace and stability in the world, the international order must be maintained. During World War II, the US and China fought side by side to establish the post-war international order, making huge sacrifices. Today, both sides should jointly safeguard this hard-won achievement. (Editors: Lu Chia-jung / Chen Kai-yu) 1150513
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