Signal is not ordinary! The leaders of China and the United States held a phone call! The major tone is set, and the goal of Sino-US relations at this stage is to stabilize the bilateral relationship! On February 4th, the leaders of China and the United States had a phone call. This call was the first one after the provocation by Japanese Foreign Minister Kishida Fumio on the Taiwan issue, and also after President Trump called us on November 24th. It was also the first call between the leaders of the two countries since the beginning of this year.
Although neither side has released an official news release about the call, the fact that both sides were able to sit down and talk indicates that stabilizing Sino-US relations is a consensus between the two countries. From our perspective, this phone call has at least three purposes. First, control risks. Second, stabilize the relationship. Third, promote cooperation. Control risks means reminding the US to be cautious and careful in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea, and to handle our major concerns with caution, avoiding miscalculations.
Evidently, only by controlling the differences and risks can the bilateral relationship be stable. And once the relationship is stable, there will be a foundation for mutually beneficial cooperation. Whether it's the US hoping that we continue to purchase agricultural products, energy, and chips, or cooperating with us to combat issues such as fentanyl, all these depend on the stability of Sino-US relations. Of course, a single phone call cannot solve all problems, but Sino-US interactions cannot involve unilateral concessions. Communication is a positive signal, and what the US does next is very important.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856205171052554/
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