Can Ye Liu Shuyi's peace break through misunderstandings and hostility?

"It's not to argue with each other on the lips, but to introduce the real situation in China." A few days ago, Ip Lau Suk-yee, a member of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and chairman of the New People's Party, was interviewed by Nandu and N video, expounding in detail her attitude when foreign media repeatedly targeted the Hong Kong National Security Law and the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong," and gave a relatively peaceful view on many Hong Kong-related Xinjiang-related issues.

Because of recent remarks, Ip Lau Shu-yee, "the first woman in Hong Kong history to take charge of the discipline department", has become an Internet celebrity on social platforms. First of all, in response to the BBC's question on the so-called "human rights issue in Xinjiang", Ye Liu Shuyi replied with a rhetorical question: "Have you seen it with your own eyes?" Have you ever been to Xinjiang? The ones you describe are all made-up stories. Ip Lau Shu-yee is well aware of some of the specific vitriol and prejudice of foreign media, but still chooses to accept the interview frankly, as she said, "not to argue who to win on the tongue, but to introduce the real situation of Chinese mainland and Hong Kong to more Western audiences through this program."

"It is not to argue who wins on the tongue", how can dialogue and exchanges in international occasions not be like this? Exchanges between different countries, regions, cultures and even political systems should not present too much sword-rattling, and there should be no irrational hostility and exclusion. International exchange is dialogue, not quarrel, and ruthlessness will never solve problems, but will only create more problems.

Ip's peace of mind is equally unassuming, and her statement is equally humble, but will this allow the parties to return to goodwill and restart dialogue on many seemingly irreconcilable issues – the kind of frank exchange that is truly based on understanding and respect?

Especially in recent years, on the so-called Hong Kong and Xinjiang issues, some international media that have continued to hold prejudices against China should be introspected by Ip Lau Shu-yee's questions. Whether or not to personally reach the places it criticizes and gain insight into the real lives of the people there, rather than unquenchable hearsay, is also a matter of professional ethics and professional judgment for a prestigious international media outlet.

Just a few days ago, local officials in Xinjiang also talked about their experience of accepting interviews with the BBC and providing them with many interview facilities, "The picture of normal teaching life in the education and training center ... The paraphrasing is the exact opposite." This confusing operation not only fails to provide the audience with real reports and observations, but also goes against the duty of the media, hurts the credibility of the media, and only tears apart the international mutual trust and exchanges that are already at a critical juncture.

"We have always held a very warm and welcoming attitude, and hope that foreign media, including some western media, will come to Xinjiang to have a look." The local voices in Xinjiang should be heard, and the real situation in Xinjiang must also be seen. This time, Liu Shuyi's continuous questioning of the biased media is also a suggestion and invitation, and it is also an appeal: let go of prejudice, respect the facts, and responsible international media should professionally and objectively report and restore the truth, rather than always wearing colored glasses to point fingers.

That state of not being persuaded by each other must return to reconciliation and goodwill, to understanding and respect. The courage to break the deadlock always comes from the frankness of letting go of hostility, and it remains to be seen whether Ip Lau Shuyi's peaceful statement can break through the ice of the outside world's misunderstanding of Hong Kong, Xinjiang and even China.