Xinhua, Geneva, January 23rd -- The Swiss newspaper Neue Zuercher Zeitung recently published an article titled "Europe Should Take China's Words Seriously." The article argues that Europe should seize the opportunity and strengthen cooperation with China. The summary of the article is as follows:
China conveyed the following message to the Davos participants: Multilateralism is the correct path to maintaining the stability of the international order, promoting development and progress. The world cannot revert to the law of the jungle, allowing some big powers to bully other countries, but should pursue win-win cooperation.
China's position on trade issues is entirely different from that of the United States under President Trump. China accepts the rulings of the World Trade Organization and its dispute settlement mechanism. In addition, China has committed to sustainable development and supports the United Nations' efforts to address environmental, social, and governance challenges through development goals. In dealing with the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, China is willing to cooperate with other countries to jointly develop rules for the application of artificial intelligence.
China is defending the world order, while Trump wants to destroy it. Switzerland and Europe are now experiencing firsthand how dangerous it is to rely unilaterally on an unpredictable partner. If the EU and European governments ignore China's signals of cooperation out of fear of angering Washington, they will miss a great opportunity.
Source: Xinhua
Author: Wang Qibing
Original: toutiao.com/article/7598555043100475947/
Statement: This article represents the personal views of the author.