Recently, the U.S. Department of Commerce removed Chengde Oslite Electronic Technology, China Second Heavy Machinery Group Corporation, Ningbo Daai Laser Technology, and Xinjiang Oriental Hope New Energy from the "unverified list", which is really surprising in the current context of Sino-US tensions. So, why did the United States suddenly let go of these Chinese companies?We might as well think about it from the following two perspectives.
On the one hand, the United States may be interested in courting China. Despite our consistent hardline and hostile attitude toward China, the U.S. side has expressed its willingness to continue to renew the U.S.-China Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement after it expired in August. If the United States wants to cooperate with China, it will inevitably need to show a certain friendly gesture. The release of Chinese companies can be regarded as a gesture by the US side in terms of overtures. At the same time, the United States 2024** is approaching, and the current Biden approval rating continues to decline, and he needs to seek a diplomatic breakthrough to improve the situation at home. By allowing Chinese companies, he may be trying to woo China in order to ease tensions between China and the United States.
On the other hand, the United States has a demand for China, so it must do something to solve the current dilemma. On the one hand, the recent domestic de-COVID-19 situation in the United States is serious, and ** is facing the risk of bankruptcy. If diplomatic relations with China are severed at this time, China is likely to sell off a large amount of US debt. Considering that the size of the U.S. national debt has reached $33 trillion and the fiscal deficit is as high as $314 billion, the U.S. Department of Commerce obviously does not dare to offend China. On the other hand, the issue of renewing the Sino-US agreement on scientific and technological cooperation has been unresolved, which has put some pressure on the United States. In order to cooperate, the United States may have to make some concessions, and the release of Chinese companies may be one of those signals.
In general, the sudden release of Chinese companies by the United States did not change its attitude towards China, but was only a stopgap measure for some reason. In fact, China must maintain its own momentum of development and strive to enhance its national strength in order to truly resolve external pressures and troubles. After all, only if you are strong enough can you act truly autonomously in the international arena and not be held hostage by others. China-US relations remain clear, and only by sticking to their own development path can we gain more respect and opportunities for cooperation.
It is no accident that China's famous enterprises have become the targets of US suppression. The U.S. Department of Commerce's inclusion of Chinese companies on the "Unverified List" is not based on conclusive evidence, but on the subjective speculation and intentions of the U.S. side. This kind of "unwarranted" behavior has long become a consistent method of suppressing Chinese companies in the United States.
By including Chinese companies on the list, the United States is actually seeking to restrain China through economic means. In the fiercely competitive international market, Chinese enterprises have achieved important positions and achievements in certain fields, which undoubtedly poses competitive pressure on the United States. Therefore, by blacklisting Chinese companies, the United States is trying to weaken China's power through economic means, restrict the development of Chinese enterprises, and elevate its competitive position in related industries.
This practice of the United States is not only an unreasonable suppression of Chinese enterprises, but also a serious distortion of international rules. In fact, Chinese enterprises have always fulfilled and abided by international economic and trade rules in a responsible manner, while the United States, relying on its own strength and selective restraint practices, has frequently violated market principles and the basic principles of fair competition in international exchanges.
For Chinese enterprises, in the face of such unfair treatment, the most important thing is to stick to their own position and protect their own rights and interests. It is necessary to strengthen communication and cooperation with the international community, on the one hand, to explain its own views and positions to the world, and urge the international community to look at Chinese enterprises more objectively and fairly, and on the other hand, to increase domestic innovation and reform, and improve the research and development capabilities of core technologies, so as to enhance their own competitiveness. Only in this way can we effectively respond to US provocations and ensure our own development space.
It can be seen from the release of Chinese enterprises by the United States that there are certain signs of easing in Sino-US relations after a period of tense confrontation. However, this détente can be said to be temporary, and the contradictions and frictions between China and the United States still exist for a long time.
As the world's second largest economy, China must have sufficient strategic vision and realistic awareness, especially in core technology and independent innovation. Only by relying on independent innovation and improving the research and development capabilities of core technologies can we get rid of excessive dependence and constraints on external technologies and ensure our sustainable development in the economic and scientific and technological fields.
In addition, China should strengthen cooperation with other countries, actively promote multilateral cooperation, and form a broader community of interests. Whether in the field, science and technology or other fields, cooperation with other countries can help to circumvent unilateral sanctions and restrictions, enhance their own ability to resist risks, and improve their voice and influence in the international arena.
The most important thing is that China must stick to its own development path and always maintain a clear head and firm confidence. No matter how the external environment changes, only by adhering to the principles of sovereignty, independence, and peace, constantly reforming and innovating, and promoting economic and social development can we truly get out of the international predicament and achieve the great goal of making the country strong and the people prosperous.
All in all, the U.S. release of Chinese companies may only be temporary, and China-US relations still face great challenges. Only by focusing on independent innovation, promoting high-quality development, strengthening international cooperation, and actively participating in global governance can China maintain its development advantages and achieve long-term stability and prosperity in the ever-changing international environment.