🎯 All eyes are on Beijing this week as U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan touches down in China from August 27 to 29 at the invitation of Wang Yi, China's senior diplomat. At a time both nations describe as a 'critical juncture,' could this meeting be the game-changer we've been waiting for?
This visit marks the first time in eight years that a U.S. National Security Advisor sets foot in China—a clear sign that both sides are eager to hit the reset button. Beijing called the upcoming talks 'an important step' to implement the common understandings reached by the two presidents at their San Francisco meeting. 🌉
According to China's Foreign Ministry, 'After San Francisco, diplomatic, financial, law enforcement, and climate teams, as well as the militaries of both sides, have maintained communication, and exchanges between our peoples have increased. Meanwhile, the United States has kept containing and suppressing China.'
🚨 Red Lines and Respect 🚨
But it's not all smooth sailing. China emphasized that the Taiwan question remains the 'first and foremost red line' that must not be crossed in China-U.S. relations. Beijing doubled down on its stance, calling 'Taiwan independence' the biggest risk to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. 🌊
China urged the U.S. to abide by the one-China principle and the provisions of the three China-U.S. joint communiqués, honoring its commitment of not supporting 'Taiwan independence.' Beijing hopes that both nations can work together and take more measures to facilitate the flow of people between the two countries.
🕊️ Hopes for Peace in the Middle East 🕊️
On the Palestine-Israel conflict, Beijing reiterated its commitment to 'promoting peace and justice' and supports all parties in safeguarding their legitimate rights and interests, especially the restoration of the legitimate national rights of Palestine. China stated that the immediate priority is for all parties to implement relevant Security Council resolutions and create conditions for an early, comprehensive, and lasting ceasefire in Gaza. China hopes the U.S. will adopt 'a responsible position.'
💬 Regarding Ukraine, China said it will continue to promote peace talks, work for political settlement, and carry out mediation diplomacy, warning the U.S. against 'abusing unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction.'
🤝 Choosing Cooperation Over Competition 🤝
Beijing stressed its firm determination for 'peaceful development and win-win cooperation.' It stated, 'China has always believed that major-power competition is not the solution to the problems facing the United States or the world.'
China emphasized that it does not follow the old path of Western colonization and plundering, nor the wrong path of seeking hegemony with growing strength. 'Nor does it seek to export its ideology,' the statement read.
As the world's two largest economies stand at this crossroads, will this high-stakes meeting pave the way for better understanding and cooperation? 🌐 Only time will tell, but for now, all eyes are on Beijing.
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China says relationship with U.S. at critical time to be 'stabilized'
cgtn.com
