With the end of Trump**, Sino-US relations seem to be facing a possibility of turning around. However, the turbulence and volatility of the new wave of international turmoil have brought new challenges and doubts to this relationship. The U.S. sanctions against China have not only increased but have not decreased, but China's neutral stance in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has also made Western countries find an excuse to attack China. At the same time, Japan's nuclear disarmament and the Philippines' provocations in response to the South China Sea issue have plagued China's foreign policy to varying degrees.
Despite its seeming predicament, China has always adhered to the open-mindedness of great power diplomacy and does not judge others with malicious intent. However, the role and role of the United States in this cannot be ignored. On the Taiwan Strait issue in particular, the connivance and support of the United States has undoubtedly boosted the momentum of the "independence" forces on the island. More obviously, the United States frequently conducts joint military exercises with neighboring countries in East Asia in an attempt to extend NATO's influence into China's coastal waters. In response, China has organized several live-fire military exercises, demonstrating its unwavering will for national defense.
Against the complex backdrop of Sino-US relations, the West generally believes that despite the tensions between China and the United States, they have not deteriorated to the point of no return. However, this does not mean that the United States is not trying to limit and contain China's development through various means. From the Obama-era "Asia-Pacific rebalance" to Trump's blatant sanctions to the all-round repression under Biden, China has been the focus of US foreign policy.
These actions of the United States are not only out of concern about China's rise, but also reflect the United States' persistence in maintaining its global hegemony. For the United States, anything that does not serve its core interests is seen as a threat and measures are taken to eliminate it. This mindset is deeply ingrained in the political culture of the United States and is a consistent manifestation of its foreign policy.
However, China's response to such external pressures suggests a different path and diplomatic strategy. In the face of a series of challenges from Western countries, China has adhered to its own development path and continuously improved its comprehensive national strength. China's foreign policy has always emphasized friendly cooperation on the basis of common interests and seeking mutual benefit and win-win results. Such a strategy is not only conducive to China's long-term development, but also provides the international community with a development model that is cooperative rather than confrontational.
Looking ahead, the development of China-US relations will continue to face challenges and uncertainties. I hope that the two countries can find common interests under various mechanisms such as public affairs, abandon ideological confrontation, and truly explore a way of cooperation that is in line with the interests of both sides. Such efforts are particularly important in the changing landscape of international relations, not only for the future of China and the United States, but also for global peace and stability.
In analyzing the future direction of the U.S.-China relationship, it is important to recognize that the complexity of the relationship stems not only from the economic competition and strategic game between the two countries, but also from the international political landscape. Although the Trump-era China policy has brought obvious tensions, Biden has not taken the expected significant turn of events since taking office. On the contrary, the U.S.-China relationship remains challenging in the face of complex international situations, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Japan's nuclear displacement, and regional tensions in the South China Sea.
When dealing with Sino-US relations, the United States is obviously looking for a balance between its global strategic layout and its domestic political needs. While the U.S. does not seek to decouple from China's economy on the surface, it remains tough on China on a number of issues, such as technology, technology, and security policies. This strategy stems not only from strategic concerns about China's rise, but also from the preservation of its global hegemony.
China, for its part, has maintained a calm and restrained attitude in the face of challenges from the United States and its allies. China's strategy lies in adhering to peaceful development, while continuously strengthening domestic economic construction and scientific and technological innovation to enhance the country's overall strength. In foreign policy, China emphasizes multilateralism and win-win cooperation, and strives to establish stable cooperative relations with other countries, including the United States, while protecting its own interests.
In the future, the development of China-US relations will continue to be affected by many factors, including internal political changes in the two countries, the evolution of the international geopolitical landscape, and global challenges such as climate change and epidemic prevention and control. Against this backdrop, China and the United States need to find room for cooperation to address global challenges while safeguarding their core interests. This requires the two sides to engage in honest and constructive dialogue on the basis of mutual respect and equality, and to explore effective ways to resolve differences.
Such efforts are not only vital to China and the United States, but also have far-reaching implications for global peace and stability.