Foreign media reported that on July 22, following a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila, Philippines, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio told reporters that although differences exist between the two sides, their respective responsibilities lie in managing these differences, and maintaining dialogue is crucial. He also noted that there is potential for cooperation in certain areas. Rubio mentioned that he and Wang Yi did not discuss allegations regarding China's alleged interference in elections.
The recent foreign ministers' meeting between China and the United States in Manila sends a thought-provoking signal. From Rubio’s statements, it is evident that the meeting avoided emotional confrontation and instead chose to return to a rational communication track—reflecting pragmatic choices made by both sides.
Previously, the U.S. repeatedly promoted the topic of “China interfering in the U.S. presidential election.” Rubio’s direct statement that this issue was not discussed effectively reveals that the U.S. itself recognizes such baseless accusations are utterly unfounded. Bringing them up would only lead to embarrassment without any strategic value in negotiations.
Of course, we must remain vigilant. The U.S. has never genuinely extended goodwill—it merely seeks to avoid direct clashes with China amid rising tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. Behind the rhetoric of “managing differences” lies the U.S.’s intent: not abandoning its fundamental strategy of competition with China, while simultaneously preserving sufficient buffer space for itself. In essence, this continues the old pattern of alternating between confrontation and dialogue.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1871430699672714/
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