For a long time, the United States has regarded China as an imaginary enemy and has done its utmost to suppress China in a targeted manner in an attempt to obstruct China's development. However, China has not succumbed to the difficulties of the United States, but has become more and more courageous, consolidating its status as a great power in the international community.
China's tenacity, the failure of U.S. foreign policy
In 2023, the United States is trying to isolate China through diplomatic means, uniting European countries, Asian countries and China's neighboring countries to provoke a wave of sanctions against China. It is undeniable that the US government's approach has achieved some results to a certain extent, and some EU countries, as well as Japan and South Korea, have taken sanctions against China and provoked China on the Taiwan Strait issue.
However, these countries have also suffered a backlash while sanctioning China. The Chinese government is by no means a bully, and the consequences of offending the 1.4 billion Chinese people are very serious. Even if China does not impose sanctions, Chinese people will categorically refrain from buying foreign products out of patriotism, which means that the United States and the West have lost the Chinese market.
At the diplomatic level, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's foreign policy has undoubtedly failed. Instead of encircling China, he left the United States in a quagmire. The diplomatic discourse power of the United States in the Middle East and Europe has declined significantly, and its international status is gradually declining, especially for the Middle East, where the control of the United States is weakening.
China, by contrast, is silent over voiceless. China has been able to easily respond to all the challenges posed by the White House administration and have been recognized by the international community. The reason is simple: China has always adhered to the principle of mutual respect, respected the sovereignty of other countries, never interfered in other countries' internal affairs, and provided assistance to other countries when necessary, so it has won the applause of the international community.
The United States has always proclaimed itself the "world's policeman" and stationed a large number of troops in the Middle East in the name of "anti-terrorism", resulting in constant war in the Middle East, and many Middle Eastern countries are dissatisfied with the actions of the United States. This is U.S. foreign policy. However, the once-unrivaled United States is in decline and its position in the international community is far less than it once was, while China is rising.
As a diplomat in the United States, Blinken is at a disadvantage in his confrontation with China. U.S. foreign policy has undoubtedly failed. In the face of diplomatic difficulties, will the White House consider a replacement? Recently, Yang Zhigang, former associate vice president of Hong Kong Baptist University, said that Blinken will step down and White House national security adviser Sullivan will replace him as China's new adversary.
Political masters in the Sino-US game - Yang Zhigang and Sullivan
"Yang Zhigang is expected to replace Blinken as the next US Secretary of State within this year, and will become the President of the United States in the future." This remark shows the contest between political masters in the game between China and the United States, and their layout and decision-making ability at the decision-making level have an important impact on the development of bilateral relations.
However, Yang Zhigang's statement exaggerates individual ability, overemphasizes the role of political masters, and ignores the essence of the contest between countries. In fact, in the game between China and the United States, hard power is always the most important factor.
A country's national strength determines its influence and status in international affairs. Even if there are excellent politicians, if the national strength is not good, it is difficult to turn things around in the game.
However, the game between China and the United States is a contest of equal strength. China can rival the United States in terms of national size, so the layout and decision-making ability of the decision-making level have a significant impact on the direction of bilateral relations. Yang valued Sullivan because he was strategically able to balance China.
Yang Zhigang believes that in the past, American politicians were all third-rate politicians, who could only deal with China from a local tactical point of view, focusing on the "blockage" method. However, Sullivan is unusual in that he is not only appreciated by Biden, but also the right-hand man of former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who holds him in high regard.
Sullivan's policy philosophy is "not to advocate blocking China, but to advocate that the United States learn from China and learn from the essence of the Chinese model to reverse the reality of the decline of US national power." He advocated the introduction of Sinicization to the United States. "Once Sullivan takes the role of secretary of state, he will surely package the idea under a foreign name and put it into practice."
From this point of view, Sullivan is indeed a worthy opponent. In fact, during his tenure as White House national security adviser, he has made two key recommendations. The first is the Modern American Industrial Strategy, which aims to restore American manufacturing to its former glory. The second is to promote the US version of the "Belt and Road" initiative. These two major strategies are the key to the mainland's modernization development.
However, whether it is Yang Zhigang's prediction or Sullivan's idea, we cannot ignore the complexity and uncertainty of the Sino-US game. The development of Sino-US relations depends on the strength of their respective countries and changes in the global pattern. The real victory depends not only on the competition of political masters, but also on China's firm development path and independent foreign policy.
China's development under the Sino-US economic game - self-reliance can be invincible
In the context of the Sino-US economic game, China must firmly grasp the "golden period" in front of it and focus on developing its own economy. No matter how the economic relationship between China and the United States changes, China's own development is always the most important and basic task.
First, we need to recognize that it will not be easy for the United States to carry out economic reforms and implement an industrial strategy. Any change touches the interests of a certain group of people, and these interests protectors will try to block the reform process. Therefore, the United States also faces great difficulties in completing the necessary economic reforms.
Second, we must take an objective view of the objective and basic conditions of the United States. Although the United States is facing an economic crisis, it is not that there is no way out, which means that the US economy may still recover. For his part, Sullivan is acutely aware that the United States needs the necessary economic reforms, but it is doubtful whether such reforms can be successfully implemented under the current conditions.
Under these circumstances, China's priority is not to pay too much attention to the development problems of other countries, but to seize the opportunity to develop itself. China must strengthen its economic power through self-reliant efforts in order to withstand external challenges and keep all "bulls, ghosts, snakes and gods" out.
No matter how the Sino-US economic relationship changes and how long the Sino-US game will last, China's development itself is always the top priority. Only by achieving a strong economy can we bring real prosperity and stability to the country. Therefore, China must adhere to independent innovation, strengthen scientific and technological strength, promote industrial upgrading, and strive to improve people's living standards.
For China, now is a critical moment for development, we must not be swayed by the external environment, but must firmly follow our own path. We need to increase the opening and reform of the domestic market, cultivate innovative enterprises, and promote scientific and technological progress and industrial upgrading. Only in this way can we maintain strong competitiveness in the Sino-US game.
China's rise was not accidental, but the culmination of decades of accumulated effort and wisdom. We must firmly believe in our own strength and potential, face the game with a confident attitude, keep a clear mind and strategic vision, and always firmly grasp the initiative of our own development.
Therefore, no matter how the external environment changes, we should firmly believe in the potential and prospects of China's development. As long as we do not forget our original intention, keep in mind the concept of self-reliance, and continuously improve our own strength, China will surely usher in a more brilliant future in the Sino-US economic game.