(Closer look at China) Important at the moment, Xi Jinping clarifies the most important "priority agenda" for Sino-US relations
China News Agency, Beijing, March 27 (Reporter Zhang Weiran) On March 27, Chinese President Xi Jinping was on the phone with U.S. President Trump at the appointment. The call was an important bilateral communication between the leaders of the United States and China after the G20 leaders responded to the New Crown Pneumonia Special Summit.
From the specific content, the call involved topics such as cooperation between China and the United States under the G20 framework, how the two countries can unite to fight the epidemic, and the overall direction of bilateral relations, which released a wealth of information.
Su Ge, chairman of the National Committee for China Pacific Economic Cooperation, told reporters from the China News Agency that the epidemic of new crown pneumonia is having a major impact on relations between major powers and the process of globalization. In the face of major adjustments and changes in the pattern of international relations, Sino-US relations have faced major challenges that have not been encountered for many years. At this important juncture, it is a good omen that the leaders of the two countries can realize the call.
He believes that from the perspective of the important timing and content of the call, the leaders of the two countries reached a consensus in principle on joint cooperation in fighting the epidemic, and also stepped on the brakes of the declining bilateral relations of the past period. Only by maintaining cooperation, coordination, and stability in Sino-US relations can we promote international anti-epidemic action in the right direction.
"Xi Jinping's emphasis on 'solidarity and resistance to epidemics' can be said to clarify the most important priority agenda of current Sino-US relations. Its impact will not only be limited to China and the United States, but also related to global cooperation." Said Ruan Zongze, executive vice president of the China Academy of International Studies .
During the call, Xi Jinping told Trump that China is willing to work with all parties, including the United States, to continue to support WHO to play an important role, strengthen the sharing of prevention and control information and experience, accelerate scientific research cooperation, and promote the improvement of global health. Governance; strengthen macroeconomic policy coordination, stabilize the market, ensure growth, and protect people's livelihood, and ensure that the global supply chain is open, stable, and secure.
Ruan Zongze believes that in order to implement the G20 special summit results, major countries should first carry out coordination, and coordination between China and the United States is the key. In the 2008 international financial crisis response, Sino-US cooperation played a vital role. "Xi Jinping expressed his willingness to strengthen international cooperation with the United States against epidemic diseases, which reflects the spirit of 'coexisting together in the current crisis,' and also shows China's overall outlook in the epidemic."
At the level of bilateral pragmatic cooperation, the two capitals of the two countries emphasized strengthening cooperation in the fight against epidemics. Xi Jinping pointed out: "Under the current circumstances, China and the United States should unite and fight the epidemic." "China is willing to continue to share information and experience with the United States without reservation." "China understands the current difficult situation of the United States and is willing to provide support within its capacity." Trump pointed out that China's experience is very enlightening to him. He will personally ask questions to ensure that the United States and China eliminate interference and focus on anti-epidemic cooperation.
At present, there are more than 530,000 confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in the world. The United States has become the country with the largest number of confirmed cases in the world. Some analysts say that the epicenter of the world epidemic may be moving to the United States.
Su Xiaohui, deputy director of the Institute of International Strategy of the Chinese Academy of International Studies, believes that the sharp rise in cases is prompting the US to reflect on and debug its epidemic prevention policies. In the U.S., some people did not understand or even criticize China ’s national defense epidemic policy at first, but the information released by the leaders of the two countries showed that US officials have a positive attitude toward China ’s national defense epidemic measures, and that China has promoted the exchange of experience in China ’s epidemic prevention and control Efforts have been made to make a positive judgment, which is an important tone and prerequisite for promoting Sino-US cooperation in the fight against epidemics.
"China clarified its position in a timely and clever way, and released great goodwill for strengthening cooperation in the fight against epidemics. The United States should cherish this goodwill and respond to China's help with practical actions. For example, some people in the United States "Small moves should be stopped, including stigmatizing China's efforts to fight the epidemic." Ruan Zongze said.
During the call, Xi Jinping expressed his concern about Chinese citizens in the United States, especially international students, and "hoped the United States to take practical and effective measures to safeguard their lives and physical health." Trump responded by saying that the United States will protect Chinese citizens in the United States, including Chinese students.
On several occasions in recent days, Xi Jinping has talked about the protection of overseas Chinese citizens, especially international students, several times. Su Xiaohui pointed out that Xi Jinping's emphasis on this issue to Trump shows that China has placed the health and safety of overseas citizens in a prominent position and is a manifestation of responsible big country diplomacy.
"After the outbreak, discriminatory practices against Asian populations, including Chinese, have emerged in some parts of the United States. Such behavior must be sufficiently vigilant. China attaches importance to the commitment made by the US government and hopes that it will take effective action." Ruan Zongze said.
Xi Jinping also expressed his views on the stage and development direction of Sino-US relations. He emphasized that at present, Sino-US relations are at an important juncture. Cooperation between China and the United States is mutually beneficial, while fighting is hurt. Cooperation is the only correct choice. It is hoped that the United States will take substantive actions to improve Sino-US relations, and the two sides will work together to strengthen cooperation in areas such as epidemic resistance and develop a relationship of no conflict, no confrontation, mutual respect, and win-win cooperation.
Su Xiaohui believes that Xi Jinping's exposition not only reflects China's consistent position on the development of Sino-US relations, but also keeps pace with the times and the times. The so-called "cooperation is the only correct choice", which reflects the continuity of US policy. In view of the current status of bilateral relations, China hopes that the US will take substantive actions to improve relations. This statement is very important. "After joint efforts, the two sides have reached some staged results on economic and trade issues. This is not easy. Any attempt to provoke confrontation between the two countries and advocate the so-called economic decoupling will seriously harm the interests of the two peoples and should avoid misjudgments. Or short-sighted behavior. "
Ruan Zongze pointed out that the strategic choices made by the two countries at important points will determine the direction of the relationship. From Xi Jinping's position, China has considerable strategic patience in developing Sino-US relations. The United States should go with China and push forward Sino-US relations on the right track. (Finish)