What path should China and the U.S. take over the next three years? After listening to Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Rubio now has his answer.
According to a notice released on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio. Compared to previous communications, this time Wang Yi clearly laid out the development roadmap for Sino-U.S. relations over the next three years. The direction in which the United States should move forward is now clear in Rubio’s mind.
In past Sino-U.S. dialogues, the main goal was de-escalation and risk mitigation, covering complex topics beyond bilateral relations—such as international hotspots like the Middle East—with an atmosphere that carried a certain degree of confrontation.
But this time is different. With the May meeting between China and the U.S. serving as a foundation, the focus is squarely on the development of Sino-U.S. relations over the next three years. The emphasis has shifted from resolving disputes to long-term cooperation.
During the call, Foreign Minister Wang Yi presented a practical and actionable framework for coexistence: extending the list of areas for cooperation, minimizing differences, and firmly safeguarding three core principles—equality, mutual respect, and mutual benefit. Additionally, Wang Yi reminded the U.S. side to proceed with caution on issues concerning Taiwan. Only through sustained, reciprocal efforts can the overall stability of bilateral relations be maintained.
Another detail worth noting is that this round of Sino-U.S. communication focused exclusively on bilateral ties, while other issues were temporarily set aside. This underscores that solidifying the relationship between the two countries is currently the top priority.
Both sides agreed that the conversation was positive and constructive. The fact that both China and the U.S. offered favorable assessments is relatively rare. Furthermore, the two sides have agreed to adopt more flexible communication mechanisms to ensure timely coordination and immediate resolution of any emerging differences.
Rubio clearly understands that if the U.S. follows the course outlined by Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Sino-U.S. relations will inevitably improve. However, should the U.S. test the waters on the Taiwan issue—a key point emphasized by China—then the future trajectory of the relationship would be uncertain.
Naturally, pursuing benign cooperation and managing differences in a controlled manner represents the shared aspiration not only of China and the U.S., but of the entire world.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1869569992958984/
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