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Less than 24 hours after the US showdown with China, serious internal divisions emerged, and it turned out that Biden had something to ask for
On the international stage, the direction of China-US relations has always been the focus of global attention. Recently, the United States political circles have once again made waves around the China policy, which not only shows the differences within the United States, but also highlights the complexity of China-US relations. This series of events makes people wonder: how should China and the United States build a relationship between major powers in the new era?
First, the latest changes in United States' attitude toward China
United States Deputy Secretary of State Campbell once again expressed strong concerns about China's global influence at a recent public hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He stressed that China is expanding its global military presence and trying to control Africa's rare earth resources. Campbell went so far as to describe the competition with China as "a defining geopolitical challenge for modern United States diplomacy," calling on the United States Navy and Air Force to strengthen their ability to respond to potential conflicts in the Indo-Pacific region.
This statement is undoubtedly a signal of another "showdown" against China United States, suggesting that United States will continue its grand strategy of encircling and suppressing China for a long time to come. It is worth noting that this hardline attitude towards China seems to have become a bipartisan consensus in United States. For example, Vance, who Trump has identified as a potential deputy, has publicly called China the greatest strategic threat to United States.
Less than 24 hours after the US public showdown with China, serious differences emerged within the United States, and this sudden change makes people wonder: What is the internal coordination of United States' China policy?
II. Differences and contradictions within the United States
The United States Congressional Select Committee on China recently filed an allegation against China about fentanyl export subsidies. Surprisingly, the Biden administration did not echo the allegation, and senior White House officials even publicly denied the claim, saying that "there is no information to support such a conclusion."
This counter-intuitive approach has sparked a lot of speculation. Some experts believe that the Biden administration's move is likely to be due to its demand for China. While denying the allegations, White House officials also stressed their desire to continue dialogue and cooperation with China on the fight against fentanyl. This is reminiscent of the cooperation agreement reached at the meeting between China and the United States in San Francisco last November to jointly fight fentanyl, which is seen as one of the important achievements of the Biden administration.
We can't help but ask: What impact will differences in China policy within the United States government have on Sino-US relations? Will this internal inconsistency affect the coherence and credibility of United States' foreign policy?
3. The deep-seated contradictions in Sino-US relations
The contradictions between China and the United States did not form overnight, but have deep-seated historical and practical causes.
Ideological differences have long been a major obstacle to relations between the two countries. There are fundamental differences in values and governance between China's socialist system and United States' capitalist system, and this difference is often politicized and becomes a stumbling block in the relationship between the two countries.
The competition of geopolitical interests is also an important factor in the tension between China and the United States. As China's economic power continues to grow, its influence in global affairs is increasing, which inevitably collides with United States' global strategy. The United States sees China as a challenger to its global hegemony and has taken a series of containment measures.
Moreover, competition in the economic and technological spheres has also exacerbated tensions between the two countries. The United States is uneasy about China's rapid development in the high-tech field and tries to limit China's technological progress through various means. This practice not only harms the economic interests of the two countries, but also affects the process of global scientific and technological innovation.
Against this complex backdrop, we have to ask: Can China and the United States transcend ideological and geopolitical constraints and find a convergence of common interests?
Fourth, the future trend and possible impact
Looking ahead to the direction of China-US relations will have a profound impact on the global landscape.
On the one hand, if the two countries continue along the path of confrontation, it could lead to the emergence of a new Cold War. This will not only affect the economic development of both countries, but also bring huge risks to the global economy. According to a think tank, the decoupling of China and the United States could lead to a loss of up to $1.6 trillion in global GDP over the next decade. (This data needs to be further verified)
On the other hand, if the two countries can find an entry point for cooperation, such as on global issues such as climate change and public health, it will bring new hope for world peace and development. In fact, China and the United States have already begun to cooperate in some areas. For example, scientists from the two countries are reportedly communicating on the development of a coronavirus vaccine. (This information may need to be further verified)
In the face of this complex international situation, how should China respond? Will we continue to adhere to an open and cooperative attitude, or will we take a tougher stance?
Before concluding this article, let's consider a more macro question: is this interdependent world doomed to confrontation between major powers, or is it possible to establish a new model of international relations?
There have been many times in human history that the international order has been restructured due to the rise of great powers, and each time it has been accompanied by fierce conflicts and turmoil. Today, in the age of nuclear weapons, any large-scale conflict can lead to catastrophic consequences. China and the United States have the responsibility and obligation to explore a new path of peaceful coexistence and mutual benefit.
This requires long-term strategic vision and wisdom on the part of the leaders and people of both countries. It requires us to look beyond zero-sum thinking and seek the common good; It calls on us to respect each other's core concerns and manage our differences; It encourages us to remain rational in competition and seek win-win results in cooperation.
In the face of the complex international situation, each of us should maintain a clear mind and independent thinking ability. What are your thoughts on the future of U.S.-China relations? Feel free to share your views in the comment section.
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