Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Qin Gang called for a shift from adversarial competition to mutual cooperation in bilateral relations during the Global Economic Summit in Indiana, responding to recent remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Dispute Over Competing Visions
Blinken outlined the U.S. strategy of \"invest, align, compete\" toward China, stating Washington remains committed to \"intense diplomacy\" amid rivalry. Qin countered, arguing competition should not dominate the relationship. \"A good bilateral relationship features win-win cooperation,\" he said, stressing that healthy competition should strengthen both nations, not create a zero-sum game.
Shared Global Responsibilities
Qin emphasized China and the U.S. collectively account for over 40% of global GDP, urging adherence to WTO rules and an end to trade war tariffs. \"Confrontations hurt people in both nations,\" he warned, highlighting over $600 billion in annual bilateral trade at risk from prolonged disputes.
The Path Forward
While acknowledging differences, Qin proposed leveraging climate action and tech innovation as collaboration touchpoints. The remarks come as both nations navigate economic headwinds and supply chain realignments impacting global markets.
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