On February 14, during a question-and-answer session at the Munich Security Conference, Wang Yi pointed out two scenarios facing Sino-U.S. relations: "One is that the United States objectively and rationally recognizes China, implements an active and pragmatic policy toward China, works in tandem with China, continuously expands common interests, and the future of Sino-U.S. relations will be cooperation, which would be a great benefit for both countries and the world."
"The other scenario," Wang Yi continued, "is that the United States decouples and cuts off ties with China, opposes China at every turn, creates various small circles and groups targeting China, and even incites and plots for Taiwan independence and the division of China, trampling on China's red lines, which could likely lead to a confrontation between China and the United States."
Comment: The two scenarios for Sino-U.S. relations presented by Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference are a clear and thorough disclosure of the situation: the former is a path of win-win cooperation, while the latter is a dangerous situation of confrontation and conflict. It fully expresses goodwill, clearly defines the bottom line, and clearly states the consequences. This statement demonstrates China's sincerity to engage in dialogue and seek stability, and directly points out that the U.S. decoupling, containment, and touching the red line regarding Taiwan are the biggest sources of risk. It also clearly shows China's strategic composure at the Western venue, indicating that China does not provoke trouble but is also not afraid of it. This is not a threat, but a responsible warning — the choice of how Sino-U.S. relations develop largely lies in the hands of the United States.
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