[Concurrent] U.S. Secretary of State Blinken
We have no intention of seeking conflict or a "cold war"; rather, we are determined to avoid both.
We do not seek to prevent China from functioning as a great power, nor do we prevent China—or any country—from developing its economy or advancing the interests of its people.
[Explanation] On May 26, local time, US Secretary of State Blinken delivered a speech on China policy, saying that he would not seek a "cold war".
On the 27th, Shen Yamei, director and associate researcher of the American Institute of the China Institute of International Studies, said that Blinken's speech was inconsistent with his words and deeds, and some of his remarks were contradictory.
[Concurrent] Shen Yamei, associate researcher, director of the Institute of American Studies, China Institute of International Studies
Blinken said that he did not seek to engage in a new "Cold War", but he engaged in alliance diplomacy; he said that he did not seek to change China's system, but he believed that China and the United States were fighting between models and systems; what he called openness and inclusiveness meant reshaping The strategic environment of China (surroundings) promotes an open and inclusive international system, but the so-called strategic environment is excluding China, targeting China, and is not open and inclusive, so his inconsistent words and deeds and even the self-contradiction of his remarks are more prominent of.
[Explanation] Previously, US President Biden announced the launch of the "Indo-Pacific Economic Framework" (IPEF) during his just-concluded trip to Asia, which was regarded by many as a "small circle of exclusion from China".
Shen Yamei pointed out that Blinken's statement seemed to show an "open and inclusive" attitude, but it was not the case.
[Concurrent] Shen Yamei, associate researcher, director of the Institute of American Studies, China Institute of International Studies
This speech is not only aimed at China, but also at the audience at home and abroad. It is for everyone to listen to, in order to win over more allies and bring them on their own strategic track.
Therefore, we see that his remarks seem to show an open and inclusive attitude, which reflects the deceptiveness of the US policy toward China, or the (US) foreign strategy and the concealment of competition and confrontation with China. sex.
[Explanation] In his speech, Blinken announced that the U.S. State Department will establish a "China House" to coordinate U.S. policy toward China.
[Concurrent] Shen Yamei, associate researcher, director of the Institute of American Studies, China Institute of International Studies
Many things are already being done by the U.S. government, including the (U.S.) State Department's establishment of a "China Group", which is also part of the "American Competition Act" that Congress is now trying to pass.
He must bring out these things that are not new, or it shows that he hopes to repackage Sino-US relations at the moment, and play a certain role in propaganda and mobilization.
[Commentary] Qin Gang, Chinese Ambassador to the United States, responded to Blinken's speech, saying that China and the United States have great common interests and common responsibilities.
Even if there is competition between China and the United States, it should not make it the mainstream and the main tone of Sino-US relations.
Defining U.S.-China relations in terms of competition will only increase tensions and lead to confrontation.
[Explanation] In the face of the current situation, experts also give their own views.
[Concurrent] Shen Yamei, associate researcher, director of the Institute of American Studies, China Institute of International Studies
The first thing (the U.S. side) needs to do is to look at the world and China in an objective, rational and pragmatic way. It needs to change the practice of contradicting words and deeds, enhance its ability to implement policies stably, and let cooperation play a greater role in China-U.S. relations.
We maintain our determination, do our own thing well, improve our ability to resist strikes in domestic construction and economy, and advance social life steadily. make greater contributions to global governance.
Reported by Shan Lu and Zhang Mingxin in Beijing
Responsible editor: [Li Ji]