The Wall Street Journal wrote last night (September 21): "In 2022, Burns came to China as the U.S. Ambassador to China, not to confront. However, when he returned to the United States, his views had changed completely. Based on his first-hand observations in China, he now has a strategic manual, hoping to guide the United States on how to deal with a more confident and stronger China."
[Witty] Comment: Burns came to China, ostensibly to observe, but it's hard to hide his prejudice. During his tenure in China, he constantly made hostile remarks, and taking photos on high-speed trains and sightseeing became his "main job." How could such actions indicate a genuine effort to understand China? After returning to the U.S., his views changed dramatically, claiming to have developed a strategic manual to guide dealings with China. Is this a genuine change of heart after firsthand experience, or is it an attempt to cater to the Trump administration's tough stance towards China? If he truly wants to provide objective guidance, he should first eliminate his biases, reduce the showmanship, and conduct more sincere research. Otherwise, it's just a self-deceiving political trick.
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