Observation 1｜Three key pieces of information released by the video call between the heads of China and the United States
On the evening of March 18, President Xi Jinping held a video call with US President Joe Biden at the request.
This is another video exchange between the heads of state of China and the United States after the "Cloud Meeting" on November 16 last year.
What kind of signal does this world-renowned call send?
(1) The demand for dialogue and communication between the US side and the Chinese side is rising
Since the video meeting between the heads of China and the United States last year, just over 4 months have passed, and the international situation has undergone major new changes: the Ukrainian crisis has broken out, the new crown pneumonia epidemic is still ongoing, the theme of peace and development of the times is facing severe challenges, and the world is neither peaceful Not peaceful either.
The timing of this call is critical.
"At present, countries around the world are already very difficult, not only to deal with the new crown pneumonia epidemic, but also to protect the economy and people's livelihood." "As leaders of major countries, we must consider properly resolving global hotspot issues, but also consider global stability and billions of people. production life.”
President Xi Jinping's remarks are meaningful. They not only show the people's feelings and responsibility of leaders of major countries, but also remind the US side that if it continues to misjudge the situation on major global issues and continues to take wrong actions, it will only lead to The situation escalated further, causing irreparable damage.
In fact, recently, a series of unilateral sanctions adopted by Western countries led by the United States have not only failed to properly resolve relevant hotspot issues, but have further intensified conflicts, and even caused global economic, trade, financial, energy, food, The risk of serious crisis in the industrial chain and supply chain.
It is against this background that the demand for dialogue and communication between the US side and the Chinese side has risen.
It is reported that the video call between the two heads of state was proposed by the US side.
From the needs of developing Sino-US relations, promoting peace talks on the Ukraine issue, and urging the US side to take a correct position, China agreed to the US side's proposal.
In a video call on the evening of the 18th, U.S. President Biden said, "I would like to maintain close communication with President Xi Jinping to steer the direction of U.S.-China relations."
President Xi Jinping said that as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and the world's two largest economies, we must not only lead the development of China-US relations on the right track, but also assume due international responsibilities and make efforts for world peace and tranquility. .
The video call lasted nearly two hours from 9:00 p.m. Beijing time to 10:50 p.m. Beijing time. The two heads of state had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on issues of common concern such as Sino-US relations and the situation in Ukraine. Video calls are constructive.
Undoubtedly, under the current international situation, strengthening dialogue and cooperation between China and the United States is not only in the interests of the Chinese and American peoples, but also in line with the common expectations of the international community.
(2) Good management of differences is still the key to the relationship between China and the United States
US President Biden reiterated in the phone call: The US does not seek to fight a "new Cold War" with China, does not seek to change China's system, does not seek to oppose China by strengthening alliances, does not support "Taiwan independence", and has no intention of conflict with China.
This is exactly the promise Biden made to China during the video meeting last year.
President Xi Jinping attaches great importance to these remarks.
President Xi pointed out: "At present, China-US relations have not yet emerged from the predicament created by the previous US administration. Instead, they have encountered more and more challenges." Why is this so?
The direct reason is that some people in the United States have not implemented the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, nor have they implemented President Biden's positive remarks.
Not only that, individual US politicians still cling to the Cold War mentality, and even continue to challenge issues concerning China’s core interests: connivance and support of “Taiwan independence” forces, trying to hollow out the one-China principle; using the Ukraine issue to spread false information, distort and smear China stance, and even threatened to impose sanctions on China; point fingers on issues related to Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong, etc., and interfere in China's internal affairs...
Obviously, this is not what a responsible big country should look like, nor is it what a country with credibility does.
In fact, as two major countries with different systems, different cultures and different stages of development, it is natural for China and the US to have differences. As President Xi Jinping said, "the key is to manage differences well."
During the video call, the two heads of state agreed that China and the United States should respect each other, coexist peacefully, and avoid confrontation, and both agreed that the two sides should strengthen communication and dialogue at all levels and in various fields; Take practical actions to strive for China-US relations to return to the track of stable development, and make respective efforts to properly resolve the Ukraine crisis.
In addition, US President Biden took the initiative to mention the "Shanghai Communiqué" during the call.
Fifty years ago, China and the United States sought common ground while reserving differences, properly handled differences, replaced confrontation with cooperation, and jointly issued the "Shanghai Communiqué", which has benefited the two countries and peoples.
After 50 years, the relationship between the two countries is once again at a critical moment. Can the two sides regain their original intention of melting ice?
Next, it is time to listen to its words and deeds, and it remains to be seen how sincere the US will be.
(3) China has been doing its best for peace
The Ukraine issue is the focus of the video call between the leaders of the two countries and the focus of the international community.
"Relevant events once again show that state-to-state relations cannot go to the stage of confrontation, conflict and confrontation are not in anyone's interests, and peace and security are the most treasured treasures of the international community," President Xi Jinping pointed out.
Peace is like air and sunshine, benefiting without realizing it, and losing it is hard to keep.
China is not a party directly related to the Ukraine issue, but with the attitude of a responsible major country, China has been playing a constructive role in persuading peace and promoting talks.
Prior to this, President Xi Jinping has had phone calls and video conferences with the leaders of Russia, France and Germany successively, expressing China's position and actively promoting all parties to solve the problem through negotiation.
What are the standpoints for dealing with the Ukrainian crisis, where are the key points, what are the immediate priorities, and where is the long-term solution... President Xi Jinping explained China's position in detail around the above-mentioned content in the phone call last night, and gave solutions.
The more complicated the situation, the more need to remain calm and rational.
As the saying goes, "a slap doesn't make a sound", can one country's security be at the expense of another country's security?
Can regional security be guaranteed by strengthening or even expanding military blocs?
The deep background behind the Ukraine crisis is worth pondering.
The trouble should end it.
The key is for the parties concerned to demonstrate political will, focus on the present, face the future, and find a proper solution. Other parties can and should create conditions for this.
"All parties should jointly support the Russia-Ukraine dialogue and negotiation, negotiate results and negotiate peace. The United States and NATO should also conduct dialogue with Russia to solve the crux of the Ukraine crisis and resolve the security concerns of both Russia and Ukraine." President Xi Jinping said. middle.
China, as President Xi Jinping said, "has been doing its best for peace and will continue to play a constructive role."