Wang Yi's visit to the United States, the first meeting of the Economic Working Group, California Governor Newson's visit to China, and high-level interactions between China and the United States "release signals of stability"

  At the invitation of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, visited the United States today.Wang Yi's visit to the United States is the first time a senior Chinese official has paid a special visit to the United States since June this year, when US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Treasury Secretary Yellen, President's Special Envoy for Climate Issues Kerry, Secretary of Commerce Raymond, Senate Majority Leader Schumer, and California Governor Nelson visited China. At the same time, many international media have noticed that China and the United States have had more frequent exchanges at various levels recently.

  On the 24th,The first meeting of the China US Economic Working Group was chaired by vice ministerial level officials from the finance ministries of both countries, which was known as "frank and constructive".In addition, the US Department of Defense has confirmed that it will send a delegation to attend the Xiangshan Forum at the end of this month. Many international media have also paid attention to the new developments between China and the United States. According to Yonhap News Agency, the intensive and frequent high-level interaction between China and the United States indicates that while maintaining a "controllable competition" structure, both sides are also ensuring the stability of their relations, which is very important for both China and the United States as well as the world.

  California Governor Newson arrived in Hong Kong on the 23rd, embarking on a one week visit to China,Communicate with relevant figures from the Chinese government, local authorities, and business community on topics such as cultural exchanges, climate change, economic development, and tourism industry. This is Newson's first visit to China since he was elected governor of California in 2019, and he has become the first US governor to visit China after the COVID-19 epidemic. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning previously stated that China welcomes Governor Newson's delegation to China and hopes that this visit will achieve positive results and promote California's exchanges and cooperation with China.

  "Strengthen communication and dialogue, expand pragmatic cooperation, and properly manage differences"

  After the news of Wang Yi's upcoming visit to the United States was released by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded to questions from Bloomberg reporters at a press conference on the afternoon of the 24th. He stated that during Wang Yi's visit to the United States, he will have in-depth exchanges of views with senior US officials on China US relations and international and regional issues of common concern, and friendly exchanges with people from all walks of life in the United States, demonstrating China's principled position and legitimate concerns in China US relations. Mao Ning emphasized that we hope the US can work with China to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthen communication and dialogue, expand practical cooperation, properly manage differences, and jointly promote the return of China US relations to a healthy and stable development track.

  On the same day, the US State Department also announced that Wang Yi would visit the United States. The US side said that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken would discuss a series of bilateral, regional and global issues with Wang Yi as part of the ongoing efforts to responsibly manage China US relations and maintain open communication channels. The US side stated that it will continue to "advance US interests and values", resolve differences between the two sides, and make progress in common international challenges.

  "This is the latest move by Washington and Beijing to maintain smooth high-level communication channels during a tense bilateral relationship.",”The Associated Press said that Wang Yi is expected to meet with Antony Blinken and Sullivan, the President's assistant for national security affairs, to discuss a series of issues, including the Palestinian Israeli conflict, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the latest collision between the Philippines and Chinese ships in the South China Sea. The report stated that although this visit may not resolve differences, it is part of a diplomatic effort by both sides to ensure smooth communication channels and minimize risks.

  According to Agence France Presse, this is a "rare" visit by senior Chinese diplomats to the United States, which will pave the way for possible meetings between the leaders of the two countries at the APEC Leaders' Informal Meeting to manage bilateral tensions. According to reports, China and the United States have been arguing on multiple issues recently, but both sides have expressed their desire to avoid direct conflict. The report quoted a senior US official as saying that the visit wasAs part of the world's two major economies' responsible management of competition,We believe that direct face-to-face diplomacy is the best way to raise challenging issues, resolve misunderstandings, and explore cooperation between the two sides at the intersection of interests.

  Diao Daming, a professor at the School of International Relations at Renmin University of China and deputy director of the Center for American Studies, said in an interview with reporters that Wang Yi's invitation to visit the United States is a continuation of the accelerated high-level interaction between China and the United States in recent months, which helps maintain a generally stable atmosphere between the two countries. In addition, there are constantly emerging hot topics in the region, and the global economic recovery is a long and arduous task. Further strengthening communication between the two major countries, China and the United States, will also help to send a signal of stability to the world.

  More frequent exchanges between China and the United States at all levels

  In addition to high-level exchanges, many international media have found that exchanges between China and the United States at all levels have become more frequent. On the 24th, the China US Economic Working Group held its first meeting via video. According to the website of the Chinese Ministry of Finance,Both sides had in-depth, candid, and constructive communication on topics such as the macroeconomic situation and policies of the two countries and the world, bilateral economic relations, and cooperation in addressing global challenges.

  The US Treasury Department stated that the meeting lasted for two hours and was "productive and substantive". According to reports, the first meeting of the China US Economic Working Group marked the first resumption of regular economic dialogue between China and the United States after the Trump administration abandoned the mechanism of regular meetings in 2018, signaling further improvement in bilateral relations.

  On the same day, the 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum held a media briefing, stating that Carles, Senior Director of China Affairs in the Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense of the United States, had registered on the official website of the Xiangshan Forum and would attend the forum as the head of the US delegation. South Korea's Asia Today reported that the attendance of senior US Defense Department officials at the Xiangshan Forum signifies the beginning of an improvement in the US China military relationship, which has come to a comprehensive halt due to US sanctions against China.

  The American people hope to strengthen Sino US relations

  The frequent interaction between China and the United States has attracted the attention of international media. On the 24th, Yonhap News Agency stated that the United States is exerting comprehensive pressure on China not only in the military and security fields, but also in trade and cutting-edge technology. But the current competition between China and the United States is different from the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. The Chinese and American economies are still closely linked, and cooperation is also needed on many international issues. In addition, the Biden administration's tough policy towards China has caused a huge shock to the US economy and financial markets, forcing the US to adjust its policy towards China. US Treasury Secretary Yellen recently publicly stated that "the United States cannot decouple from China because it will lead to catastrophic consequences.".

  Perhaps it is precisely because of this "catastrophic consequence" that the recent calls from American civilians and local officials to strengthen Sino US relations have been increasing. Apple CEO Cook has visited China twice within 7 months. During his recent visit to China, he publicly stated his support for strengthening communication and dialogue between the United States and China, and maintaining and developing stable bilateral economic and trade relations.

  California Governor Newson is currently visiting China. He will lead a delegation to visit Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, and Jiangsu Province to discuss climate change cooperation with the Chinese side, promote bilateral economic development and tourism, and promote cultural exchange. The Los Angeles Times stated that although China US relations remain difficult, California can help bridge differences through "sub national diplomacy".

  According to the website of the Lianhe Zaobao in Singapore, recently, there have been frequent high-level visits between China and the United States, but no one believes that this can reverse the trend of competition and even confrontation between China and the United States. Newson's trip may not have a visible impact on the current US China relationship, but the future situation will be different from today. China's comprehensive national strength surpassing that of the United States will reach an irreversible level. At that time, reversing the direction of the confrontation between China and the United States would no longer be a fantasy. The article states that under such a pattern, the current pragmatic political approach to handling China US relations is indeed a potential political gap.

  The European Times stated that the world expects the stable development of China US relations to benefit both countries and the world. It is precisely based on this original intention that China has even agreed to maintain contact with "unfriendly" US lawmakers, and continue to add to the efforts to stabilize the US China relationship. We will wait and see if American politicians can truly do something to promote mutual benefit between China and the United States. Materials | Global Times

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