China News Agency, Washington, April 11: Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai recently called on China-US relations to call on the two countries to focus on positive affairs, pay attention to common interests and mutual needs, and work together to deal with the global crisis of the new crown epidemic.
Cui Tiankai made the above remarks in an interview with Eurasian Group President Bremer in early April. The relevant programs were broadcast on various platforms of the American Public Broadcasting Corporation on the 11th.
Speaking of Sino-US relations, Cui Tiankai said that the embassy in the United States currently has three main tasks. First, it is to promote cooperation in the fight against epidemics between the two countries and jointly save lives. The second is to work together to stabilize the market, promote growth, ensure employment and people's livelihood. The third is to ensure a public opinion atmosphere conducive to cooperation between the two countries. "This is as difficult as the first two jobs, but it is very important."
Answering how to get rid of the vicious circle of mutual accusation between the two countries, he said, "Let us focus on positive affairs, pay attention to common interests and mutual needs, and work together to deal with the (new crown epidemic) this global crisis, save lives, and save the world economy Future, save the future of the community of human destiny. This is our most important task. "
Cui Tiankai revealed that whether it is medical supplies or technical cooperation between disease control centers and research institutes of the two countries, the embassy strives to promote communication and coordination between the two sides. On March 29, the two countries' CDC held another technical video conference.
Cui Tiankai said that he must contribute to the international cooperation in the fight against epidemic, because unless the epidemic can be controlled on a global scale, no country, including China and the United States, is safe.
Cui Tiankai believes that combating the new coronary pneumonia epidemic situation really needs to strengthen international cooperation. It is necessary to abandon the behavior of using others' misfortune to seek private political gain. "We must work together and resolutely oppose such plots."
He further pointed out that in the long run, it is necessary to draw lessons from the outbreak. In the past few years, many people have been discussing strategic competition among major powers and the so-called "Thucydides trap". However, few people have predicted that an invisible virus will cause such a big impact. Therefore, we must seriously consider what the real threat we face is? What is the real enemy? Where are the common interests? How should such global challenges be addressed worldwide?
In an interview, Cui Tiankai urged that from his own experience, the heads of state of China and the United States maintain a good and effective working relationship, and each meeting and call is constructive, indicating the way forward for the development of bilateral relations. "I hope that everyone can work together to implement the consensus of the two heads of state and effectively focus their thoughts and energy on what must be done and is constructive." (End)