Secretary of State Rubio: There are Fundamental Challenges in the Relationship Between the United States and the West with China
On February 14 in Munich, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated that there are indeed "fundamental challenges" between our countries, as well as between the West and China, which will continue to exist in the foreseeable future for various reasons.
According to a statement from the U.S. Department of State website, Rubio said that we face some long-term challenges, which will continue to be points of friction in U.S.-China relations. This is not only the case for the United States, but also for the entire Western world. We need to make every effort to manage these issues and avoid unnecessary friction if possible. He also said that national interests between the U.S. and China often do not align, and we have a special responsibility because whatever happens in U.S.-China trade issues will have global implications.
Comment: Rubio's statement about "fundamental challenges" essentially sets the official tone for the U.S. hardline stance toward China. It emphasizes that the structural contradictions between China and the U.S. and the West will persist for a long time, and it seeks to rally allies to apply pressure on China. At the same time, it pretends to propose managing differences and avoiding friction, trying to find a balance between intense competition and preventing escalation. This fully reflects the complex mentality of the United States, which wants to contain China but does not want to bear the cost of full-scale confrontation.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1857156813550601/
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