January 1, 2024 marked the 45th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties between China and the U.S. Over the decades, this pivotal relationship has experienced numerous ups and downs, shaping the global landscape in profound ways.
Recently, a significant milestone was achieved with the November meeting in San Francisco between President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden. This meeting was widely celebrated as a positive step toward normalizing relations between the two nations. However, the critical question now is how to sustain this momentum and translate the San Francisco vision into a lasting reality.
Experts from various fields are weighing in on the current state of China-U.S. relations. Da Wei, director of the Center for International Strategy and Security at Tsinghua University, emphasizes the importance of strategic cooperation in addressing global challenges. Peter Kuznick, a history professor at American University, provides a retrospective look at the historical dynamics that have shaped this bilateral relationship. Meanwhile, Prof. Huang Jing, director of the Institute of the U.S. and Pacific Studies at Shanghai International Studies University, explores the potential pathways for restructuring bilateral ties and their implications for the world.
As the world's most important bilateral relationship enters a new phase, the global community keenly watches how China and the U.S. will navigate the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. The 45th anniversary serves as both a celebration of past achievements and a call to action for future collaboration.
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China-U.S. ties 45 years on: opportunities and challenges ahead
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