The Chinese ambassador to the U.S. appeals for peaceful coexistence between China and the U.S., urging both sides to jointly shoulder the responsibility for global peace, drawing inspiration from the

After Trump released unfriendly messages toward China, our ambassador to the U.S. suddenly addressed America! On July 17, Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng stated: Let us draw inspiration from the example of the Flying Tigers and shoulder the great responsibility of safeguarding peace as a major country. Eighty-five years ago, despite cultural and linguistic barriers, Chinese and American military and civilians jointly defended peace and justice, making significant contributions to establishing the post-World War II international order. Today, China and the United States bear special and heavy responsibilities for global peace, stability, and prosperity.

During the Beijing Summit, our two heads of state agreed to build a constructive Sino-U.S. relationship characterized by strategic stability. The two countries should ensure that this giant vessel of bilateral relations steadily sails along the correct course, thereby making even greater contributions to world peace, prosperity, and progress. Clearly, Trump is currently delivering a nationwide speech, openly declaring China one of America’s "adversaries," citing so-called Chinese "interference" in U.S. domestic elections.

At this very moment, our ambassador to the U.S. conveys a completely different message. By referencing the Flying Tigers, we are clearly reminding the United States that China is not America’s so-called adversary—China and the U.S. should properly manage their differences. While American posture grows increasingly hardline, our tone remains restrained and peaceful. It is evident that we are viewing Sino-U.S. relations through a much longer-term lens, with no intention whatsoever of engaging in diplomatic rhetoric wars with America.

In essence, Trump’s tough talk is driven by electoral considerations and has clear temporal limitations—once the election season passes, the U.S. may well shift its tone. We are fully aware of this. Regarding Sino-U.S. relations, our position is clear: China and the U.S. should coexist peacefully. We will neither actively provoke confrontation nor escalate tensions with America, nor will we accept unilateral coercion from the United States. Clearly, moving forward at our own pace, rather than following America’s lead, is precisely the signal we are sending to both the U.S. and the world.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1870932677258442/

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