Release three major signals, intensive high-level interaction between China and the United States, John Kerry | United States | China and the United States within a month

Since US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China from June 18 to 19, within a month, the intensive high-level interaction, dialogue and communication, honesty and pragmatism, and consensus reached between China and the United States have become frequent words in the recent Sino US relations, attracting global attention.

On July 13, China and the United States welcomed the latest high-level interaction. During the series of foreign ministers' meetings on East Asia cooperation, Wang Yi, director of the Central Foreign Office, met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken of the United States at request in Jakarta, which was the second time in a month for both sides to meet.

On July 13, Wang Yi met with Antony Blinken at request in Jakarta. Wang Yi pointed out that the US needs to reflect on the crux that has led to serious difficulties in US China relations. It is necessary to truly translate the consensus reached at the Bali meeting between the two heads of state into concrete actions, and more importantly, to effectively implement the series of commitments made by President Biden multiple times.

Wang Yi stated that both sides should start from specific matters, resolutely prevent "gray rhinoceroses", properly handle "black swans", completely remove "roadblocks", accumulate conditions for the stability of China US relations, and eliminate interference.

After the news of the meeting was announced, CNN reported that efforts to stabilize bilateral relations between the United States and China have been strengthened recently.

The report also pointed out that a senior official of the Biden administration told CNN that the Biden administration believes that the US and China are "returning to normal diplomatic rhythm".

The Governor of Chang'an Street noticed that just four days ago, US Treasury Secretary Yellen had just concluded his visit to China, and three days later, US President's climate envoy John Kerry came to China to exchange in-depth views with China on cooperation in addressing climate change.

At the same time, in response to reports that US Secretary of Commerce Raymond will visit China in the near future, Commerce Department spokesperson Shu Jue ting also expressed an open and welcoming attitude towards Raymond's visit to China and is maintaining communication with the US side regarding this matter.

Whether China and the United States can resume military contacts is also of great concern. On the 12th, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng met with US Assistant Secretary of Defense Ratner at an invitation, demanding that the US take action to remove obstacles and promote the gradual return of military relations between the two countries to the right track. This meeting has been described by multiple foreign media as "rare" and "unusual".

It can be said that high frequency, multiple fields, and high-level have become the distinctive characteristics of this round of China US interaction, and at the same time, it has also sent a clear signal to the international community——

Firstly, it brings positive expectations for the stabilization of China US relations.

As is well known, for a period of time, due to the United States holding a wrong understanding of China and formulating incorrect policies towards China, the relationship between China and the United States has fallen into a predicament and reached a low point, which has also made the international community generally concerned about the current situation of the relationship between China and the United States.

Recently, the US side has repeatedly expressed its hope to look ahead, turn the page and return to the track of the consensus reached by the two heads of state at the Bali meeting. It has also repeatedly stated that Secretary Antony Blinken still hopes to visit China as soon as possible. Finally, it was agreed that Brinken would visit China from June 18 to 19.

During Antony Blinken's visit to China, the Chinese side proposed the direction and path of stabilizing China US relations, and reaffirmed the bottom line of China's core interests and major concerns. Both China and the United States have reached positive consensus and achievements, with the most important one being their agreement to jointly implement the important consensus reached at the Bali meeting between the two heads of state, effectively manage differences, and promote dialogue, exchange, and cooperation.

American media described Antony Blinken's visit to Beijing as an "important beginning" to stabilize China US relations. The Associated Press commented that both China and the United States have agreed to improve communication and look forward to follow-up meetings between senior officials and leaders from both sides.

More than half a month later, US Treasury Secretary Yellen took over the visit to China. The relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Finance introduced that the relevant meetings and talks were frank, pragmatic, in-depth, and constructive. Yellen herself stated at a press conference that the meeting with senior Chinese officials was "direct and productive" and would help stabilize bilateral relations. At the same time, she reiterated that the United States does not seek to "decouple" from the Chinese economy.

On the 11th, The New York Times published an article titled "Biden's Expectation for High Level Diplomacy to Stabilize US China Relations", stating that with the upcoming 2024 US election, candidates from both parties are expected to release hawkish remarks towards China. Therefore, this summer, several high-ranking US officials visited China with the aim of engaging in frank dialogue between the two governments on bilateral relations before the US election.

Secondly, addressing global challenges requires cooperation between China and the United States.

From July 16th to 19th, the US President's climate envoy John Kerry will visit China and the two sides will exchange in-depth views on cooperation in addressing climate change. He is also the third senior American official to visit China within a month after Antony Blinken and Yellen.

Kerry previously stated in an interview that he will go to China to restart negotiations between the two countries in the field of addressing global warming. "We need sincere cooperation."

"China and the United States are the world's two largest economies and also the two largest emitters. Obviously, we have a special responsibility to seek consensus," Kerry said.

This will also be Kerry's third visit to China since taking office as the US President's special envoy on climate issues. In January of this year, China's Special Envoy for Climate Change, Xie Zhenhua, also held a video meeting with Kerry. Both sides agreed to further maintain communication and jointly address the challenges of climate change in the future.

Tom Woodruff, Senior Researcher at the Policy Research Institute of the Asian Association, wrote in Foreign Policy magazine that cooperation on climate issues can not only help save the Earth, but also serve as a strategic barrier to help save US China relations from derailment.

Thirdly, whether the positive momentum of improving China US relations can be sustained will test the sincerity of the US side.

After China US relations fell into a slump, the US has repeatedly called for high-level communication with China, while constantly challenging China's core interests and ignoring China's major concerns.

Yang Tao, Director General of the US Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, previously stated that China has never rejected communication. What is the key to communication? Can the effect be achieved? Communication first requires mutual respect and equal consultation. Communication should also be effective, not just for the sake of communication, not just seeking to solve one's own concerns while ignoring the other's concerns, not just talking and doing.

It is worth noting that the US has continued to hype up the "China threat theory" recently, gathering allies to contain and suppress China.

NATO, led by the United States, issued a communiqu é at the Vilnius summit, stating that "China's ambitious and coercive policies challenge NATO's interests, security, and values," and also stating that China is "committed to subverting the rule-based international order," and exaggerating the so-called "China nuclear threat.".

The US has recently hyped up so-called "Chinese hackers attacking the US State Council and Ministry of Commerce." Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin responded on July 13 that the US should quickly explain its cyber attack behavior, rather than spreading false information or diverting attention.

In addition, the US continues to create incidents in the Taiwan Strait region.The Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army of China organized fighter jets to monitor and alert American aircraft throughout the entire process, and dealt with them in accordance with the law and regulations.

In recent high-level interactions between China and the United States, China has reiterated its principles and spirit of bottom line and red line in core interests and major concerns, controlling differences, and handling occasional events. The US must make the right choice whether the future of China US relations will move towards dialogue, confrontation, cooperation, or conflict.

On the 12th, Xinhua News Agency published a commentary article stating that this round of interaction between China and the United States has brought positive expectations for bilateral relations. At the same time, we should also be wary of the fickleness and duality of the United States in its relationship with China.

The comments point out that in response to the "duality" of the United States, China has always listened to what is said and acted upon. China never hopes for its own destiny in other countries, but always puts the development of the country and nation at the foundation of its own strength. This autonomy over its own destiny gives China the determination and confidence to handle all international issues, including Sino US relations.