On the afternoon of April 24, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Shanghai by special plane for his second visit to China.
The Chinese side arranged the pick-up this time is also very simple, there is no red carpet, and there are no security personnel, this kind of pick-up specifications are not a bit arbitrary, according to netizens, the hotel arranged by the Chinese side for Blinken is also very attentive, and chose the "Peace Hotel".
Peace Hotel, the name itself contains a profound meaning, it is not only a landmark building in Shanghai, an international metropolis, but also a symbol of the integration of Chinese and Western cultures, the hotel was built in the twenties and thirties of the last century, after ups and downs, witnessed the changes of history, has important historical significance, the choice to receive Blinken here, is undoubtedly sending a signal to the United States.
The name of the hotel is precisely the message that China hopes to convey to the world, in the current complex and volatile international situation, the conflict and competition between major powers are intensifying, and China's choice to host Blinken here is undoubtedly to make clear to the United States that no matter how the international situation changes, China advocates peaceful development!
In addition, from the geographical point of view, the Peace Hotel is located in the center of Shanghai, and on the Bund less than a kilometer away from the hotel, the PLA Type 052D missile destroyer "Zibo Ship" is parked, which is also to show the United States China's strength, but also once again show China's strong determination to defend peace!
Relations between China and the United States have always been in a state of tension, and during Blinken's visit to China, China also hopes to achieve peaceful development with the United States, just as the meaning of the Peace Hotel is, to achieve common development and common prosperity through dialogue and cooperation, and to promote the development of the world economy.
In short, arranging Blinken's stay at the Peace Hotel is undoubtedly a meaningful choice, which not only reflects China's respect and etiquette for visiting foreign guests, but also conveys China's expectations and vision for the direction of relations, hoping that China-US relations can develop peacefully, cooperate and prosper, and make greater contributions to world peace and prosperity.
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