Encourage consistent development and expansion in the relationship between the United States and China by undertaking the appropriate course of action

On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed his congratulations to Donald J. Trump on his election as the next President of the United States. Xi observed that history teaches us that both nations have the potential to benefit from cooperation and suffer from confrontation. A China-US relationship characterized by sustainable, healthy, and stable development meets the expectations of the international community and serves the mutual interests of both countries.

We hope that the two countries, in the spirit of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation, will enhance dialogue and communication, effectively manage differences, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, and determine the most effective approach for China and the US to coexist in the new era, benefiting both countries and the world.

We have observed that President Xi’s congratulatory message has garnered significant attention and reports from the international community. Themes such as “China and the US must live in harmony in the new era,” “Hopefully China and the US can find a way to get along,” and “China and the US must live in harmony and manage differences” have become the focus of numerous media reports, fully reflecting the global expectation for China-US relations.

China’s stance unquestionably offers the world and China-US relations valuable stability and certainty in the aftermath of the US elections, amid the numerous concerns and apprehensions surrounding the relationship.

What is the trajectory of China and the United States? The Chinese response to this inquiry, which encompasses its perspective on the relationship between China and the United States, has been consistent. Despite the substantial changes in the circumstances of both countries and their relationship, China’s dedication to the objective of a stable, healthy, and sustainable China-US relationship remains unwavering. Its principle of managing the relationship through mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation, as well as its steadfast stance on the country’s sovereignty, security, and development interests, remain unchanged.

Additionally, China’s efforts to maintain the traditional friendship between the Chinese and American people remain unwavering. The four “unchanged” aspects reflect strategic clarity and a sense of responsibility.

China-US relations are not a zero-sum game in which one side loses and the other wins, or one rises and the other declines, as history and reality have repeatedly demonstrated. This is because the two countries share significant common interests. China and the US officially opened the door of interaction, suspended for decades due to their shared interests, forty-five years ago.

The two nations have substantially advanced the development of their respective economies and optimized and upgraded their industrial structures by capitalizing on complementarity and leveraging each other’s strengths. This has also improved the efficiency and benefits of the global value chain. As of today, China is one of the top three export markets for 32 US states, with over 70,000 US companies investing and establishing businesses in China and 930,000 jobs in the US supported by exports to China alone.

Both China and the United States have reaped the benefits of decades of generally stable bilateral relations. It is in the mutual and fundamental interest of the two countries to prevent conflict and confrontation and accomplish peaceful coexistence.

China-US relations are not a multiple-choice question that involves whether or not to do a beneficial job; rather, they are a must-answer question that pertains to how to do a beneficial job.

China and the United States can achieve a tremendous deal for the benefit of both countries and the world at large when they collaborate, as President Xi emphasized. There are numerous “common denominators” of cooperation between the United States and China. The number of visitors to the Memphis Zoo increased by 46% following the arrival of the Chinese giant pandas Yaya and Lele in the United States. Last month, the visit of Baoli and Qingbao to Washington caused a significant stir. Tesla’s win-win narrative of constructing a factory in Shanghai is still ongoing.

There is still significant potential for collaboration between the two parties in various sectors, including trade, education, antidrugs, justice, and technology. In the context of a complex and interconnected international situation, we expect China and the United States to lead international collaboration in resolving global issues. The global community aspires to progress and openness rather than closure and regression; therefore, it is imperative that nations unite and collaborate rather than divide and confront.

Numerous pessimistic predictions have emerged during the past few decades, as China-US relations have endured numerous hurricanes. Nevertheless, people have observed that cooperation, rather than confrontation, resolves challenges when they arise. Win-win cooperation for mutual benefit, rather than a zero-sum game, consistently advances the relationship between the two countries and promotes global peace and development. For the United States and China, dialogue is preferable to confrontation, cooperation is preferable to decoupling, and stability is preferable to volatility.

This should be a shared responsibility of these two major countries and a consensus between both parties, irrespective of changes in US domestic politics. Interaction between China and the US has taught us that cooperation is better than conflict. Consequently, it is imperative that the two countries find the appropriate method to coexist.

The United States must acknowledge that China has the right to develop as well. China’s growth presents an opportunity rather than a challenge to the United States and the global community. Trade wars, industrial wars, and technological conflicts have proven to have no winners. Attempting to resolve issues through “decoupling” will only result in the opposite outcome.

The act of compelling nations worldwide to “choose sides” between the United States and China has become an increasingly contentious “multiple-choice question” for many nations. The United States, in particular, should not cross China’s red lines regarding sovereignty, security, and development interests.

The bilateral relationship between the United States and China is the most significant across the globe. The interaction between the United States and China will determine the future and destiny of humanity.

We aspire for the US and Chinese governments to reach a mutually beneficial agreement in order to establish peaceful coexistence and mutual development on this planet. This will foster stability in China-US relations and serve as a foundation for future advancement and development.