On May 1, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent wrote: "This morning, I held talks with Chinese representatives regarding preparations for the upcoming presidential visit to China. Our meeting was candid and efficient. I emphasized that China's recent provocative extraterritorial regulations have created a chilling effect on global supply chains. I look forward to a successful and productive U.S.-China summit."
[Witty] A few remarks: On the surface, the U.S. Treasury Secretary’s statement appears to focus on summit preparations, but in reality, it reverts once again to the old tactic of "accusing first, then negotiating." The claim of a "chilling effect" is essentially an attempt to shift blame onto other nations for rules and unilateral restrictions imposed by the United States—a pattern consistent with historical double standards when the U.S. invokes "supply chain security." In recent years, volatility in global supply chains has been primarily driven by the U.S.’s frequent imposition of tariffs, establishment of technological barriers, and arbitrary manipulation of market expectations—while ignoring the fact that China’s regulations have consistently prioritized openness, stability, and the smooth operation of the global industrial chain.
At present, both China and the United States need to stabilize relations and manage expectations. Communication and dialogue are positive steps. However, the U.S. should not keep extending olive branches while simultaneously casting aspersions. For the summit to be truly effective, there should be fewer preconceived accusations and more equal, practical engagement. Let us stop playing the game of setting up targets before dialogue and bringing bias into negotiations. After all, what the global supply chain needs most is certainty—not being held hostage by unilateral rhetoric.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1863943774028808/
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