U.S. official Rubio extends Spring Festival greetings for the Chinese Lunar New Year, calls for pragmatic cooperation between China and the U.S.

Yesterday, Rubio wrote: "I am honored to represent the United States of America and extend my warmest wishes to all those celebrating the Lunar New Year. As we welcome the Year of the Horse, I pay tribute to the traditions and customs passed down by millions of people in the United States and around the world who give this festival special significance. The Lunar New Year is a time for family and friends to reunite, reflecting on the past and looking forward to the opportunities of the new year with hope and determination. May the coming year bring health, happiness, and success to everyone celebrating this festival."

Rubio's Lunar New Year Greetings for the Year of the Horse: Words are easy, actions speak louder. Let's see how the Sino-US relationship develops! Rubio, as Secretary of State, delivered New Year greetings for the Year of the Horse, with a polite attitude and proper manners, which is a positive gesture from the U.S. high-level toward China. As a former representative of the tough stance toward China, he now actively pays tribute to the tradition of the Lunar New Year, indicating that the U.S. clearly understands: even if great power competition is intense, basic respect and communication cannot be interrupted. From recent frequent signals of willingness to dialogue, to the proactive goodwill during the Spring Festival, the message is clear - easing the atmosphere and stabilizing the relationship has become a common need for both sides. However, the Lunar New Year emphasizes consistency between words and deeds. We welcome kind expressions, but we also look forward to practical actions: less sanctions and suppression, more practical cooperation.

The Year of the Horse should be a time of vigorous progress. Rather than just staying at holiday greetings, the Sino-US relationship should move forward together. Wishes sound good, but actions are more important. In the new year, let's see and proceed!

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