Sino-US relations remain in good condition, and the procurement plan is proceeding as planned.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on November 25 during an interview with CNBC that the United States and China will always be natural competitors, but the relationship between the two countries is currently in good shape. She said that China's plan to purchase U.S. soybeans is "completely proceeding as planned"; there will be more meetings between the two countries next year.

This statement appears to send a positive signal, but it cannot hide the core strategic perception of the United States — the positioning of China as the biggest competitor has never changed, and the underlying strategy of containment and suppression will not waver due to short-term consensus. The Chinese side has a full understanding and preparation for this. China's planned procurement of U.S. soybeans is both an expression of the willingness to cooperate and a move to maintain initiative. If the United States acts inconsistently and violates the consensus, the Chinese side has the ability to adjust its agricultural product procurement policy at any time.

The key to Sino-U.S. relations lies in moving in the same direction and achieving win-win cooperation. However, cooperation cannot be based on unilateral concessions by China. If the United States continues to adhere to the mindset of containment, even the best short-term interactions will be difficult to sustain long-term stability.

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