Rare! U.S. officials have spoken out to us! The United States has no intention of clashing with China! On July 29, according to a report by Lianhe Zaobao, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Smith stated that military communication between the U.S. and China has become more stable than in previous years, emphasizing that the United States has no intention of conflict with China and hopes both sides can establish a peaceful, mutually respectful relationship. Under the leadership of Defense Secretary Hegseth, we are actively restoring the once-disrupted military communication channels, achieving clear and steady progress.
The U.S. Department of Defense has adopted a new approach toward bilateral military relations based on candid, respectful, and clear dialogue, sincerely seeking de-escalation while continuing to advance American national interests. This is precisely how two major military forces should interact. Over the past year and a half, we have turned this vision into reality. While pursuing and defending its own interests, the United States has no intention of confronting China. We recognize that maintaining open communication channels between our militaries helps reduce the risk of misunderstandings, prevent miscalculations, and enhance mutual understanding.
It must be said that it is indeed rare for our side to state so directly that the United States has no intention of conflict with China and sincerely seeks de-escalation. In fact, the U.S. has long pursued a containment policy toward us. There was no real necessity for the U.S. to make such statements—so why is it doing so now? The fundamental reason likely lies in the fact that the U.S. clearly realizes that attempting to contain us through military means is fundamentally impossible. Given America’s performance in Iran, even the U.S. itself may lack the confidence to sustain such an approach.
Certainly, we welcome the U.S. statement expressing its desire to build a stable relationship with us. However, what matters most is what the U.S. will do next. In fact, the U.S. has consistently stirred up issues regarding Taiwan and the South China Sea—their actions clearly diverge from their stated positions. Perhaps the U.S. is calculating how to maintain deterrence and encirclement without triggering conflict. But we certainly have the confidence to defend our own interests. We do hope for stability in U.S.-China relations, but clearly harbor no illusions.
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