Overview
China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, has challenged America’s credibility as a global leader. In an impassioned speech, Wang said that while US-China relations have improved in recent years, the US “is still obsessed with containing China’s development.”
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Background
The Sino-U.S. relationship reached a low point last year, with acrimonious exchanges over technology, commerce, human rights issues, the status of Taiwan, and geopolitical issues. The United States continued to add Chinese tech firms to its list of sanctioned companies, resulting in what Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called “bewitching levels of incomprehensible absurdity.”
Key Points
U.S. Obsession with Suppressing China:
Wang Yi called the US “obsessive-compulsive” about slowing China’s development. While there were signs of improvement after the Biden-Xi meeting in California, the US continues to harbor negative perceptions of China.
Sanctions imposed by China on its own companies have caused alarm around the world. Wang called it “a big country that talks one way but does another.”
Where Is U.S. Confidence?
Wang Yi asked the US, “Where is America’s self-assurance when it hears the name ‘China?”
He said, “The problems facing the United States are ours, not China’s. As we celebrate 45 years of formal relations between the United States and China, it’s time for us to come to terms with each other.”
The Israel-Hamas Conflict:
Wang called for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas, stressing the need for justice for the Palestinians and the two-state solution.
His words served as a reminder of China’s unwavering support for the Middle East peace process.
South China Sea Tensions:
Wang also discussed the South China Sea dispute. China’s claims on this key shipping lane have caused problems with neighbors.
Diplomacy will continue to play an important role in maintaining regional stability.
Conclusion
Wang Yi, China’s foreign minister, spoke of a “fine balance” between the world’s superpowers. As the US faces its own problems, it must understand that containment of China runs the risk of self-inflicted damage. The way forward is through dialogue, collaboration, and respect.
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