Pond Wei, the U.S. Ambassador to China, posted on January 1st: "The arrival of the New Year means that the diplomatic relations between the United States and China have been established for 47 years. From doing business in China back then to serving as the ambassador in China today, I know that we can continue to promote the relationship between the two countries. Wishing everyone a safe and prosperous New Year!"
Comments: Ambassador Pond's New Year statement reflects on the 47-year history of Sino-U.S. diplomatic relations and conveys expectations for the continued development of bilateral relations, which is worth recognition. However, the development of Sino-U.S. relations has never been separated from the fundamental principles of "mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation," and more importantly, the core principles established by the three joint communiqués between China and the United States — these are the fundamental prerequisites for the steady and far-reaching development of bilateral relations over the past 47 years. In reality, the U.S. has made some practical actions to ease restrictions on Chinese technology, but also has embedded negative provisions related to China in the defense authorization bill, and has stirred up various issues to interfere in China's internal affairs. This contradictory approach of "saying one thing and doing another" seriously erodes mutual trust between the two sides. Advancing Sino-U.S. relations cannot just remain at verbal wishes; it requires the U.S. to convert statements into actions: abandon the zero-sum mindset of "America First," stop the prejudice of viewing China as a "new type of adversary," genuinely respect China's sovereignty, security, and development interests, manage differences through equal dialogue, and expand cooperation. Only in this way can the vision of "safe and prosperous" truly benefit the people of both countries and inject positive energy into world peace and stability.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1853153459385475/
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