Recently, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo made controversial remarks in a TV interview, which once again sparked concerns and controversy in the United States about China's auto industry. She claimed that Chinese-made smart cars could be "collecting data from millions of Americans every minute," and further noted that "if there are 3 million Chinese cars on the roads in the United States, Beijing can turn them off at the same time." These remarks immediately sparked widespread attention and discussion around the world, and many netizens questioned and ridiculed them.
Raimondo's remarks not only highlight the United States' concern about China's auto industry, but also reflect the deep-seated problem of "paranoia" in the United States toward China to some extent. This fear is not groundless, but stems from the strategic competition and zero-sum game thinking of the United States on China's rise. In this mode of thinking, the United States sees China as a potential threat and tries to limit and contain China's development through various means.
In fact, the rapid rise of China's auto industry in recent years has attracted global attention. According to relevant data, China's automobile exports continue to grow, especially in the field of new energy vehicles, China has become a global leader. In the first three quarters of 2023, the export volume of automobiles has reached 24560,000 units, an increase of 769%。This data not only shows the strength of China's auto industry, but also indicates that China's influence in the global auto market will continue to expand.
However, in the face of the rise of China's auto industry, the United States has chosen to respond with restrictions and blockades. From the war to the technological blockade, the zero-sum game mentality in the US China policy has become more and more obvious. Raimondo's remarks are a prime example of this thinking, as she tries to emphasize the need for restrictions on China by exaggerating the potential threat of Chinese cars.
However, this kind of remark has been ridiculed and questioned by many netizens. They believe that Raimondo's statements are too paranoid and absurd, and lack the support of facts and figures. They pointed out that the United States, which itself has advanced automobile manufacturing technology and a large automobile market, should cooperate with China rather than engage in unwarranted worries and fears.
In the face of the future direction of the United States' fear of China, we should maintain a sober mind and an objective attitude. On the one hand, we must recognize that as a world power, the United States' China policy is affected by many factors, including domestic politics, economic interests, and international strategy. Therefore, we cannot simply attribute the U.S. fear of China to a single cause or motive. On the other hand, we should also note that with the in-depth development of globalization and the deep integration of the economies of China and the United States, cooperation and competition will become the main theme of Sino-US relations.
In the field of the automotive industry, China and the United States can cooperate in technological innovation and market development to jointly promote the prosperity and development of the global automotive industry. By strengthening exchanges and cooperation, China and the United States can jointly address the challenges and opportunities of the global automotive industry and achieve mutual benefit.
In short, the "paranoid phobia" of the United States towards China is an unrealistic worry and fear. We should face the challenges and opportunities of China-US relations with an open, inclusive and cooperative attitude, and jointly promote the prosperity and development of the global automotive industry. Let's work together towards a more open, inclusive and cooperative world!