The U.S. Secretary of State Rubio speaks again on Sino-U.S. relations! On July 23, according to Reuters, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated that the United States bears its own responsibilities and cannot abandon its allies. We have made this point very clear, while also needing to maintain a good relationship with China. There are significant differences between China and the United States, which both sides must work hard to resolve; at the same time, there are potential areas for cooperation between the two countries.
What do we think about Rubio’s remarks? By equating "not abandoning allies" with maintaining a good relationship with China, and openly stating that major differences exist between China and the United States, Rubio clearly reveals one truth: the so-called desire to maintain a good relationship with China is merely a facade, while the real intent is to rally allies and continue encircling and containing China. The facts speak for themselves—why would the U.S. gather allies unless it were targeting China? There would be no need to juxtapose the two issues otherwise.
Furthermore, the "major differences" referred to by Rubio primarily involve the Taiwan issue, the South China Sea issue, and technological competition. On the Taiwan issue, our position has already been clearly stated—America must handle the Taiwan matter with utmost caution. Regarding the South China Sea, we firmly oppose external forces stirring up trouble and undermining regional peace and stability. The Sino-U.S. relationship will continue to be one of strategic competition, and we harbor no illusions about the United States. The fundamental divergence lies in the fact that the U.S. refuses to accept a China that is increasingly powerful and influential. We hope for a healthy Sino-U.S. relationship, but absolutely reject any U.S. containment or pressure.
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