Wang Yi meets Sullivan. What’s interesting in the latest interaction between China and the United States at the beginning of the new year?

　　China News Service, Beijing, January 28 (Xie Yanbing, Liang Xiaohui) From January 26 to 27, local time, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee, held a new meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, with National Security Assistant to the President of the United States Sullivan. Round meeting.

　　This round of meeting is the first meeting between the two in 2024. It is also the first meeting between Wang Yi and Sullivan since the meeting between the heads of state of China and the United States in San Francisco last November, and has attracted widespread attention from the outside world.

　　First, the timing is special.

　　2024 is the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. On January 1, the leaders of China and the United States exchanged congratulatory letters to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, conveying their expectations for the development of Sino-US relations.

　　During this meeting, Wang Yi said that this year marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. Both sides should take this opportunity to sum up experience and draw lessons, treat each other as equals rather than being condescending, seek common ground while shelving differences rather than highlighting differences, truly respect rather than harm each other's core interests, and work together to commit to mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, win-win cooperation, and build a China-China relations The right way for the United States and the United States to get along.

　　"At this new time point of the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States, China emphasizes three 'nots' and one 'joint commitment', once again pointing out the direction on how China and the United States should get along correctly." American Institute of China Institute of International Studies Deputy Director Zhang Tengjun said that adhering to the correct way of getting along with each other, including mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation, is what China has always been striving for.

　　This meeting also took place after the elections in Taiwan. High-level interactions between China and the United States have always been unable to avoid the Taiwan issue. The Taiwan issue is the core of China's core interests and the first insurmountable red line in Sino-US relations. However, some recent negative actions by the United States have caused trouble for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

　　Wang Yi once again stated China’s position. He emphasized that the Taiwan issue is China's internal affairs, and elections in Taiwan cannot change the basic fact that Taiwan is part of China. The biggest risk to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is "Taiwan independence," and the biggest challenge to China-US relations is also "Taiwan independence." The United States must abide by the one-China principle and the three Sino-US joint communiques, implement its commitment not to support "Taiwan independence" into action, and support China's peaceful reunification.

　　Zhang Tengjun said that it is necessary for the development of the situation for China to promptly clarify the bottom line of its principles on the Taiwan issue and seriously warn the United States not to send wrong signals on the Taiwan issue.

　　Secondly, address practical issues.

　　After the meeting between the heads of state of China and the United States in San Francisco, Sino-US relations have shown a positive trend, but they still face certain challenges. In particular, "old diseases" such as economic and trade frictions are still real problems hindering the development of bilateral relations.

　　For example, the United States has recently used various pretexts to impose sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals. Without evidence, relevant U.S. politicians have accused relevant Chinese companies of threatening U.S. national security and bringing adverse factors to Sino-U.S. economic and trade cooperation.

　　These issues have become the realistic background for the new round of meetings between Wang Yi and Sullivan. During the meeting, Wang Yi pointedly pointed out that all countries have national security concerns, but they must be legitimate and reasonable, and cannot engage in pan-politicization or pan-security, let alone use this to curb and suppress the development of other countries. Both sides agreed to further discussions on the boundaries between national security and economic activities.

　　"China's objection to the U.S.'s continued containment and suppression in the economic, trade, and science and technology fields is highly realistic and will help China and the U.S. properly manage their differences and help companies solve various problems they face in economic and trade cooperation," Zhang Tengjun said. .

　　Chen Fengying, a researcher at the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations, pointed out that the key to solving these practical problems is to return to the consensus reached by the two heads of state at the San Francisco meeting, expand the win-win aspect of cooperation between the two countries, and reduce the impact of struggle and game.

　　Third, implement the “San Francisco Vision.”

　　In November last year, the heads of state of China and the United States met in San Francisco and created the "San Francisco Vision" for the future, pointing out the direction and adding impetus to the relationship between the two countries. Outsiders believe that in order to realize the "San Francisco Vision", consensus must be translated into concrete actions.

　　How to implement? On January 5, Wang Yi attended a reception commemorating the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States and put forward three propositions: To adhere to mutual respect, the top priority is to establish a correct understanding. To persist in peaceful coexistence, the top priority is to effectively manage differences. To adhere to win-win cooperation, the ballast stone is to promote mutually beneficial cooperation.

　　During this meeting between Wang Yi and Sullivan, China and the United States communicated on how to jointly implement the "San Francisco Vision." The two sides agreed that "the two heads of state will maintain regular contact" and "promote exchanges between China and the United States in various fields and at all levels" and make good use of a series of dialogue and consultation mechanisms. Sino-US anti-drug cooperation and artificial intelligence dialogue were also mentioned.

　　Chen Fengying believes that the measures to implement the "San Francisco Vision" in this meeting are relatively pragmatic, and dialogue and cooperation in specific areas are of great significance to the stability of Sino-US relations in the next stage. In the past period of time, with the joint efforts of both sides, the two militaries have resumed communication and dialogue on the basis of equality and respect, and anti-drug cooperation has also shown a positive trend.

　　Zhang Tengjun pointed out that the new round of meetings between Wang Yi and Sullivan will be conducive to the promotion of multi-field communication mechanisms and practical cooperation between the two parties. "I think it will bring more benefits to the development of Sino-US relations this year." (End)