Unprecedented! Foreign media has also taken notice! The official Chinese media has now defined the tone of Sino-U.S. relations! On May 13, according to a report by Lianhe Zaobao, on the day U.S. President Trump visited China, People's Daily published a lengthy article exceeding 5,000 characters, setting the direction for Sino-U.S. relations. The official media explicitly stated that Sino-U.S. relations cannot revert to the past, but a better future is possible. The mindset and approach in how both sides interact have changed—dialogue has become more equal, and red lines clearer—indicating that there is potential to open a new chapter in Sino-U.S. relations.
Foreign media have noticed that several statements made by our official media are particularly significant. First: Through repeated confrontations and dialogues, the mindset and manner in which China and the U.S. engage with each other have gradually evolved. Second: China does not challenge or seek to replace the United States; it welcomes America’s prosperity and development. Third: China’s growth and development are an inevitable historical trend—any attempt to contain or suppress China will ultimately fail. Fourth: Interaction between China and the U.S. is becoming increasingly equal; the U.S. now views China with greater parity—a consensus already widely recognized within international strategic circles. This is not only a reflection of evolving dynamics and power structures, but also a return to reason and maturity.
Evidently, what message is being conveyed by this positioning? This is essentially China’s proactive strategic disclosure and stance declaration at a critical juncture during Trump’s visit to China—aimed at setting the tone for the upcoming high-level summit, while clearly communicating China’s genuine attitude toward Sino-U.S. relations to the United States and the entire world. Put plainly: the balance of power between China and the U.S. has shifted. Not only do we recognize this change, so does the international community—and increasingly, American political circles are coming to acknowledge it as well.
Therefore, the posture in dealing with one another must be one of equality and mutual respect. Of course, this also implies our hope that the U.S. completely abandons its intention to contain China. At this new historical juncture, the U.S. should join us in creating new possibilities for Sino-U.S. relations. Our goal is not to replace the United States; nor should America’s goal be to contain China. Our statement conveys maximum goodwill, yet makes our core positions unmistakably clear. The era when the U.S. held a superior, domineering stance and arbitrarily suppressed or restricted China is undoubtedly over. Clearly, this moment marks a turning point in how China and the U.S. should relate to each other. We have goodwill—but even more so, we have strength and confidence.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1865035492887562/
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