What is the outcome of the China-US high-level meeting in Rome?

(International Observation) What are the outcomes of the China-US high-level meeting in Rome?

　　China News Agency, Beijing, March 15th: What was the outcome of the China-US high-level meeting in Rome?

　　China News Agency reporter Ma Jiajia

　　On March 14, local time, Yang Jiechi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, held a meeting with Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs of the United States, in Rome, Italy.

What is the outcome of the first offline meeting between Chinese and US high-level officials this year?

In an interview with a reporter from China News Agency, a Chinese expert on international issues pointed out that the implementation of the consensus reached by the leaders of China and the United States is still the top priority of the meeting.

What is the timing of the meeting?

　　Since the beginning of this year, high-level interactions between China and the United States have maintained a certain frequency, and the foreign ministers of China and the United States have had three phone calls.

This meeting is also the first meeting between Yang Jiechi and Sullivan after five months in Zurich last October.

　　As for the timing of the meeting, Diao Daming, an associate professor at the School of International Relations of Renmin University of China, told a reporter from China News Agency that the meeting is a continuation of the implementation of the consensus reached by the two heads of state for the video meeting.

Diao Daming explained that the two sides had reached an agreement on maintaining high-level communication during the video meeting between the heads of China and the United States in November last year.

After the successful hosting of the Beijing Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics, the closing of China's National Two Sessions, and the release of the State of the Union address in the United States on March 1, the two sides chose to meet, which is not only a long-term consideration, but also in line with their respective schedules.

　　Regarding the choice of the meeting location, Diao Daming believes that Rome, Italy, is geographically close to the two sides. It is a third place acceptable to both China and the United States to hold the meeting, which also reflects the focus of the two sides on the theme of the meeting.

Themes focus on core concerns and hotspots

　　At a time when Sino-U.S. relations are highly complicated and Russia-Ukraine conflicts are fierce, the theme of the Rome meeting has attracted much attention.

　　In this regard, Diao Daming pointed out that the focus of this meeting was on Sino-US relations, and the topics basically covered the core concerns of both sides recently, and reiterated the important consensus on Sino-US relations in the video meeting between the two heads of state, including the "mutual respect" proposed by the Chinese side. , peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation", and the "four nos and no intentions" promised by the United States -- not seeking a "new Cold War", not seeking to change China's system, not seeking to strengthen alliances against China, and not supporting "Taiwan independence" ”, with no intention of confrontation with China.

　　Diao Daming analyzed that this reflects the desire of both sides to further stabilize Sino-US relations in a clear direction and accumulate more positive conditions for the relationship between the two countries to return to the right track.

Diao Daming added that the so-called "accumulation conditions" have two meanings.

First, it will take more efforts and difficulties to bring China-US relations back on track.

On the other hand, this kind of effort should be accumulated bit by bit. Although there are various problems at present, the main one is the problem of the US side, it must be done, and further efforts are needed to accumulate conditions.

　　In addition, during the meeting, Yang Jiechi reiterated China's position on the Ukraine issue.

Diao Daming pointed out that although the Ukrainian issue is not the cause of the meeting, it is also one of the contents of the meeting as the current hot spot of global attention.

In this regard, China has made four statements: clarifying the principle of firm respect for the territorial sovereignty of all countries, and the position of maintaining the international order based on the UN Charter and principles.

The second is to show that the origin of the event should be traced back to the right and wrong of the event and the historical ins and outs.

The third is to talk about the way to solve the problem by persuading peace and promoting talks.

In addition, concerns and assistance for humanitarian crises were expressed.

Diao Daming believes that China's remarks reflect a consistent position, conform to China's image as a responsible major country, and meet the expectations of the international community, showing a pragmatic attitude to solve problems.

The meeting itself is the result

　　The Rome meeting is not only the first high-level offline meeting between China and the US this year, but also the first meeting between Chinese and US senior officials on the occasion of Nixon's visit to China and the 50th anniversary of the publication of the Shanghai Communiqué.

At a time when Sino-US relations are facing severe challenges, what is the significance of high-level interaction?

Diao Daming bluntly stated that the offline face-to-face meeting itself is the result.

　　Diao Daming explained that the meeting itself is an outcome of the video meeting between the heads of China and the United States in November last year.

From the experience of past interactions between China and the United States, through face-to-face communication, direct exchanges on issues of common concern, and expressing their respective clear positions can reduce mutual misjudgments and doubts.

　　Diao Daming said that the meeting between China and the United States on major events of concern to the international community has itself released a positive signal to the world, that is, the Sino-US relationship can maintain a certain degree of stability, and at least the two sides can achieve a meeting, which also helps to increase global confidence.

　　Facing the increasingly complex status quo of Sino-US relations, Diao Daming said frankly that the implementation and continuation after the meeting are crucial, but maintaining continuous and smooth communication between the high-level officials of the two countries is also crucial to improving relations.

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