Text/Editor: Yu Xiaoran's notes
On April 26, 2024, Beijing welcomed a special guest, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
His arrival is not an ordinary diplomatic visit, but a continuation of the game and wrestling between China and the United States.
The purpose of Blinken's trip has long been clear, demanding that China "abandon its martial arts" and give up the development rights and interests of industries such as new energy vehicles, photovoltaics and lithium batteries.
He also demanded that China "severe" economic and trade ties with Russia, and also demanded that China bow its head and admit defeat on issues involving its core interests such as Taiwan and the South China Sea.
This is simply naked containment and suppression, a well-planned "hunt".
Is this a preparation for negotiations, or is it a case to flip the table?
On the 23rd, the US media "Wall Street Journal" and other media quoted sources as saying!
The United States is considering threatening sanctions on some Chinese banks, forcing China to cut ties with Russia!
Therefore, Blinken also carries a "bargaining chip" in his bag, imposing financial sanctions on China and expelling Chinese banks and enterprises from the international settlement system.
He has only one goal, to deprive China of its right to development and to maintain its hegemonic status.
But long before Blinken's arrival, China made its position clear.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin pointed directly at the US side, "You are vigorously supporting Ukraine and criticizing normal trade between China and Russia, which is very irresponsible!"
At the critical moment of the talks with Blinken, China's attitude is even more iron-faced and selfless.
April 26 is the last day of Blinken's visit to China, and after being hung out for two days, I believe he also understands China's attitude in his heart!
Foreign Minister Wang Yi solemnly stated to Blinken three "don'ts" in his opening remarks:
Do not interfere in China's internal affairs, suppress China's development, or step on China's red lines concerning China's sovereignty, security and development interests.
"Whether the relationship between China and the United States is a win-win situation or a confrontational conflict depends on the sincerity and ability of both sides. "China is committed to promoting the healthy and stable development of China-US relations, but the US must make a choice." "
It was both a straight ball and an ultimatum.
Although China is unwilling to confront the United States, it will never make concessions on the issue of safeguarding its core interests.
In response, netizens replied:
There are so many banks in China, and most of them don't have dollar business, so it's a big deal to use rural commercial banks to settle business with Russia!
The United States did not let us join the space station, and finally we had our own space station, and the United States imposed sanctions on semiconductor chips, and finally we had our own chips, and if the United States wanted to kick us out of the settlement system, we would also build our own settlement system, which was nothing to fear, but it was another opportunity to break the hegemony of the United States and the West.
When you come to China, you will give a smile, take advantage of it, and immediately raise the stick when you go back!
In fact, even before Blinken's visit, China quietly launched a countermeasure.
On the one hand, it is to set up a restricted area in the South China Sea to hold military training and defend national sovereignty, and on the other hand, it is to speed up the sale of US bonds in exchange for gold to weaken the financial constraints of the US dollar on China.
And when Blinken arrived in China, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen suddenly softened her rhetoric, saying that there would be no sanctions on Chinese banks for the time being, and this option would only be used "when necessary".
From Yellen's statement, it is not difficult to see that the US is well aware that it cannot afford to start a "financial war" with China, which will not only be difficult to work, but will accelerate the internationalization of the renminbi and the end of the hegemony of the dollar.
In the face of the "bargaining chips" of the United States, the Chinese have their own calculations.
Recently, the exchange rate of the renminbi against the US dollar has not been stable, while the currency war set off by the United States in Asia has caused the yen and the South Korean won to depreciate sharply, and the exchange rate market is on the verge of collapse.
If China launches a counterattack and detonates the settlement system and the digital yuan, the consequences will be unimaginable.
As a result, at this critical moment, Blinken had to change his tune and set the tone of his visit to China as "handling Sino-US relations responsibly."
"After Blinken arrived in China, he did not directly express his intentions, but started a three-day trip to China with a very kind attitude!
But one interesting thing is that after Blinken came to China this time, there was still no red carpet reception, and after landing, he was not idle, went to watch the football game, and went to eat!
It was hard for the outside world to imagine that the United States would assume such a humble posture at a time when the "new Cold War" rhetoric was in the dust.
But it was China's firm, reasoned and forceful response that forced the US to make this rare turn.
However, this does not mean that many differences in Sino-US relations can be completely resolved.
As Chinese diplomats have said, one of the key points of Blinken's visit to China is to call on the US to keep its promises and not "let go."
This Sino-US contest is destined to fall into a protracted tug-of-war.
However, in this round of the game, China adheres to the principle of firmness, neither humility nor arrogance, and will never back down half a step on the issue of safeguarding sovereignty, security and development interests.
On the afternoon of April 26, the top leader of the mainland also met with Blinken.
The leader said: It has been 45 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States, and what our two countries should do is a partner rather than an enemy, nor should they do one thing on the surface and one thing behind the other! They should coexist peacefully! I hope you will make this trip worthwhile!
In this regard, netizens also said:
The Earth is big enough to accommodate both China and the United States. China and the United States should strengthen dialogue, manage differences, and advance cooperation. I hope Xiaobu is worth the trip!
Win-win cooperation and mutual prosperity are the last word in the development of China and the United States, which is in line with the common aspirations of the two peoples.
Do not cross the red line, do not touch the bottom line, respect sovereignty, mutual benefit, eliminate differences and prejudices, learn from each other and promote development, and create a better tomorrow for all mankind!
In the face of the encirclement and suppression of the United States, China will continue to move forward at this crossroads with a calm attitude, a rational mind and extraordinary determination.
History has never favored unilateralism and hegemonism, and the East will regain its vitality. Dreams will not go away, and the future will eventually unfold.
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