This week in Beijing, Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, engaged in strategic communications with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. Both sides described the talks as candid, substantive, and constructive, highlighting the importance of their bilateral relationship which accounts for over 40% of global GDP.
China and the U.S. share the world's most complex and consequential relationship, influencing not just their own nations but the entire globe. Maintaining a positive trajectory in Beijing-Washington relations is crucial for global stability.
Wang Yi emphasized the significance of strategic perception, likening it to the first gear needed to shift smoothly. \"Establishing correct perception is key for China and the United States to achieve peaceful coexistence,\" he stated.
However, Wang pointed out that misunderstandings in how the White House and American society perceive China have hindered progress. While China is dedicated to improving the lives of its people and contributing to global peace and development, certain factions in Washington view China as a threat to U.S. hegemony, escalating tensions between the two superpowers.
This growing \"trust deficit\" heightens the risks surrounding issues like Taiwan, Ukraine, the Middle East, and the Korean Peninsula, necessitating coordinated international efforts to address these challenges effectively.
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