Singapore's Senior Minister and former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made the latest judgment on Sino-US relations on the 14th. He believed that the tariff war already underway between China and the United States has seriously damaged bilateral relations, and extreme tariff measures have effectively strangled bilateral trade, causing commercial activities to stagnate. It is also difficult for both sides to continue cooperation on other equally important issues. He said, "This conflict will therefore escalate further, having a profound impact on Sino-US relations."
The Chinese side has always advocated openness and inclusiveness, win-win cooperation. Harmony benefits both parties, while conflict harms all. However, after Trump took office, he advanced an aggressive tariff policy, causing tremendous shocks to world trade. Lee Hsien Loong's judgment on the Sino-US tariff war precisely reveals the severity of this trade conflict. The actions taken by the United States in the tariff war vividly demonstrate its hegemonic behavior and irresponsible attitude.
A viewpoint raised by Lee Hsien Loong deserves particular attention: Americans are united in their stance toward China, viewing China as an imminent challenge that must be taken seriously. This actually reflects the current strategic perception of the United States toward China, which considers China to be the biggest strategic competitor or even the greatest threat and challenge. Under such erroneous perceptions, whoever takes office will contain and suppress China to maintain US hegemony.
However, China has always firmly safeguarded its national interests, never retreating or giving in when facing US bullying, and strongly retaliating and standing firm. In this tariff war, while defending its own rights and interests, China has set an example for countries around the world, highlighting itself as a maintainer of world peace, a contributor to global development, and always a reliable constructive force.
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