"The United States is aware that decades of efforts to shape or change China, both overtly and implicitly, have not been successful," Sullivan said. In the foreseeable future, China will become an important player on the world stage. Therefore, the United States and China must find a way to coexist in competition. 
Indeed, the remarks of Jake Sullivan, a senior U.S. adviser on affairs, reflect the sensitive and complex dynamics of the U.S.-China relationship. The United States has now recognized that while the past few decades have tried to influence or even change China's methods and goals, whether through commercial engagements, cultural exchanges, or policy pressure, the results have not been as expected. As a super-sized economy, China has played and will continue to play an important role on the world stage.
In the future, this role may bring new challenges to the world and may also create new opportunities, and the key is how to view and deal with this role. For now, there are many problems between the United States and China, such as the first issue, the competition for the commanding heights of the technology industry, and the different understandings of human rights and values. However, the crux of the relationship between the two countries is not competition or conflict, but how to find possibilities for peaceful coexistence and cooperation on this basis.
It is important to note that both China and the United States are indispensable players in global governance. The two countries share common interests on a global scale on many global issues, such as climate change, public health, cybersecurity, peace and security, and more. By working together, the two countries can make progress on these global issues, which will not only benefit both countries, but also have positive implications for the rest of the world.
However, to truly achieve "cooperation in competition", both sides need to be open and accepting to deal with differences and conflicts. For example, on issues where there are differences, the two sides should resolve them in a just, fair and transparent manner, rather than resorting to practices such as boycotting, isolating or incitement. At the same time, it should also be recognized that competition should not lead to conflict and confrontation, but should promote mutual understanding and mutual benefit.
In general, the future of US-China relations will largely depend on the attitudes and decisions of both sides. Sullivan's point reminds us that we should look at this relationship with a realistic attitude, respect the facts, avoid generalizations, and at the same time try to find ways and means for peaceful coexistence and harmonious development with China.