Analysis | The US government hypes up the "China threat" to disrupt bilateral relations | Strategy | The US government
The 2023 National Intelligence Strategy report released by US Director of National Intelligence, Haynes, indicates that Washington is determined to prioritize strategic competition with China as its primary security challenge. This move will not only further breed hostile sentiment, but also undermine the sustained efforts made to stabilize bilateral relations.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence in the United States stated that the National Intelligence Strategy is a "foundational document" that outlines the strategic direction for the United States for the next four years. The report portrays China and Russia as the main challenges facing US national security, particularly emphasizing that China is "the only competitor of the US that has both the intention to reshape the international order and the increasing economic, diplomatic, military, and technological strength to do so.".
This kind of argument is consistent with other policy documents of the Biden administration, indicating that the US government is spared no effort in responding to the so-called "China threat". These policy documents demonstrate a dangerous turning point in the US strategy towards China, which could fundamentally change the relationship between the two countries. They are fueling the arrogance of the hardliners towards China, transforming constructive and mutually beneficial partnerships into hostile ones, seriously damaging the interests of the people of China and the United States.
This negative impact has already been reflected in diplomatic rhetoric. To make matters worse, the increasingly tough stance of the United States towards China has forced China to believe that no matter how hard it tries to prove its goodwill, it will be seen as an enemy.
Just recently, the governments of China and the United States still showed great restraint in discussing the differences on important issues. Unfortunately, the United States is taking advantage of China's hardliners and pushing them towards a geopolitical game.
However, both China and the United States clearly do not want such a conflict to occur. China reiterates its commitment to promoting the healthy and stable development of China US relations, and the Biden administration also emphasizes possible cooperation with China.
The inconsistency between the words and actions of the US government is the root cause of the problems in the relationship between the two countries. If Washington continues to act recklessly and fuel the arrogance of hardliners towards China, the situation will only become increasingly severe.
