U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo visited China at the end of August and reached some preliminary consensus on economic and trade cooperation. Shortly after her trip to China, however, she made some surprising remarks in an interview with CNN.
Not only did she reject Chinese demands to reduce export controls and investment restrictions on China, but she also claimed that the United States had a lot of sticks to deal with China. Is she showing favor or demonstrating? What impact will her statement have on Sino-US relations?
First, Raimondo's duplicity
During his visit to China, Raimondo showed a certain degree of friendship and cooperation. She expressed support for China's economic development and improvement of people's livelihood, has no intention of curbing China's development, does not seek decoupling from China, and is willing to strengthen cooperation with China in artificial intelligence, climate change and other fields.
She also said that the global significance of the U.S.-China commercial relationship is extremely important, and proper handling of conflicts and disputes is crucial to the development of the two countries and the world. The two sides also confirmed the establishment of new communication channels between the two Ministries of Commerce and the launch of an export control information exchange mechanism.
However, soon after his visit to China, Raimondo showed another face on CNN. She said that the United States will not make concessions on the issue of export control. "We don't negotiate on national security," she said. She also said that the United States has a lot of sticks to deal with China, including export restrictions, investment restrictions, tariffs and so on.
Raimondo's duplicitous approach is undoubtedly disrespectful and provocative to China. She said one thing when she visited China and another after returning to China, which was completely devoid of sincerity and credibility. She tried to use a combination of sweet words and intimidation and threats to achieve the interests of the United States. She ignored China's firm position and strong strength in safeguarding national security and sovereignty. She also underestimated China's determination and ability to deal with US bullying and suppression.
2. The warning of the People's Daily
In response to Raimondo's statement, People's Daily also commented, pointing out that it is necessary to abandon all illusions and adhere to independent innovation. "Both history and reality tell us that we cannot expect gifts or buys from others in key core technology areas," the article said. The article also said: "We must adhere to self-reliance, independent innovation, and achieve breakthroughs in key core technology fields." ”
The People's Daily's comments are not only a warning to the US side, but also an encouragement to the domestic side. It shows China's firm attitude in safeguarding its own interests and dignity, and also expresses China's confidence and determination in promoting scientific and technological progress and innovative development.
China will not be swayed by US threats and intimidation, nor will it be confused by US rhetoric. China has the ability and conditions to achieve independent innovation and self-sufficiency in key core technology fields, without interference and restrictions from the United States.
Third, the future of Sino-US relations
The relationship between China and the United States is one of the most important bilateral relations in the world, which not only concerns the interests and destiny of the two countries, but also affects global peace and development. Under the current international situation, Sino-US relations are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities.
China has always maintained that China-US relations should be based on mutual respect, equality, mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. China is willing to conduct dialogue and communication with the US side, enhance mutual trust and understanding, expand cooperation and exchanges, properly handle differences and sensitive issues, and promote the healthy and stable development of China-US relations.
China also hopes that the United States can abandon the Cold War mentality and the concept of zero-sum game, respect China's sovereignty and development rights, stop interfering in China's internal affairs, stop suppressing Chinese enterprises, stop provoking trade wars and science and technology wars, and stop undermining regional and global stability and order.
However, in recent years, the US side has taken a wrong and dangerous path in its China policy. The United States is trying to contain China's development and rise through power politics and bullying. In disregard of international law and rules, the US side has made groundless accusations and smears against China. These practices not only damage mutual trust and cooperation between China and the United States, but also damage the interests and reputation of the United States itself.
It is an inevitable fact that there are differences between China and the United States in terms of history, culture, social systems, and stages of development. But these differences are not an obstacle to the inability of China and the United States to cooperate, nor are they a reason for inevitable conflict between China and the United States.
The future of U.S.-China relations depends on the choices of both sides. We hope that the US side can work with China to handle this relationship in a constructive manner and bring more benefits to the people of the two countries and the people of the world.
epilogue
Raimondo's duplicitous statement reflects the contradictions and difficulties of the US side in Sino-US relations. The United States wants to use the Chinese market and resources, and also wants to contain China's development and rise. The US side wants to cooperate with China and put pressure on China. The United States wants to maintain its hegemonic position while avoiding conflict with China.
These contradictions and difficulties have caused the US side to vacillate in its China policy, sometimes soft and sometimes hard, sometimes sweet and sometimes spicy. Such an approach, far from helping to solve the problem, exacerbates tension and confrontation.