The Way Forward

As two major countries in the world, China and the U.S. must work together to combat global challenges. At a three-day webinar on China-U.S. relations hosted by the China-U.S. Exchange Foundation and the China Center for International Economic Exchanges from January 26 to 28, the participants examined the main issues in the relationship and the key areas the two should focus on.     

Opportunities Not to Be Missed

The eighth round of the China-U.S. Strategic and Economic Dialogue(SED) and the seventh round of the China-U.S. High-Level Consultatio on People-to-People Exchanges took place in Beijing on June 6-7. Prior to the most intensive annual dialogues between the two nations, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs convened the 16 th Lanting Forum in Beijing on June 2, during which distinguished scholars and senior Chinese officials in diplomacy, economy and education gave opinions on the development of, and questions surrounding, China-U.S. relations.     

Dialogue,Win-Win Are Right Choices for China-U.S.Relations

WITH all the world's eyes upon them,China and the United State have wrapped up their high-level strategic dialogue held in An-chorage,Alaska. Undoubtedly,the China-U.S.relation-ship is one of the most important bilateral ties in today's world.Therefore,for the two sides,dialogue is always better than confrontation.During this round of dia-logue,the two sides conducted candid,in-depth,and constructive communication on their respective domestic and foreign policies,China-U.S.relations,and major international and regional issues of com-mon concern.     

A Candid Conversation

Messages from the China-U.S.engagement in Anchorage While the first China-U.S.senior officials'meeting in Alaskan city Anchorage since U.S.President Joe Biden took office has been described as chilly by the Western media,to look at it objectively,the March 18-19 strategic dialogue has clarified the red lines on both sides and broken the ice for further communication.     

RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi took questions from the media on China's foreign policy and external relations at a press conference on the sidelines of the Fourth Session of the 13th National People's Congress on March 7.This is an edited excerpt from what he said:China-U.S.As two countries with different social systems,China and the U.S.naturally have differences and disagreements.     

拨乱反正相互尊重合作共赢--在“对话合作,管控分歧一推动中美关系重回正轨”蓝厅论坛开幕式上的致辞

各位嘉宾,各位朋友:大家好!中国新春佳节之际,中美各界有识之士在蓝厅交流互动.共商两国关系的未来,具有重要意义。首先,我谨代表中国外交部,向各位长期关心支持中美关系的朋友们致以新春的祝福!冬去春来,季节的变换启示我们,再寒冷的冬天也会过去,希望的春天总会到来。面对全球疫情、经济衰退、气候变化这样前所未有的共同挑战,人类社会不应丧失信心,而应展现勇气、团结和责任。中美作为两个大国,首先应做好自己的事情,同时也要为人类共同利益开展合作,这是国际社会的期盼,也是大国应有的担当。     

A Patient Approach

Two speeches on foreign policy are being parsed for their implications for China-U.S.relations going forward.The first was delivered to the National Committee on United States-China Relations by Yang Jiechi.Known as China's top diplomat,Yang spoke directly about the past four years and what will be necessary for relations to improve as the Joe Biden administration finds its footing.The second speech was by U.S.President Biden,delivered at the State Department,where he emphasized in contrast with his predecessor that U.S."diplomacy is back,"and the U.S.will rekindle ties with allies but will also seek cooperation with adversaries and competitors.     

An Energetic Boost

Can the China-U.S.relationship bottom out after the severe setbacks caused by Washington's hostile policy during Donald Trump's presidency?To Li Qiangmin,the answer is"sure"and he believes expanded energy cooperation could help ease tensions between the two countrnes.     

中美选择合作,一切皆有可能--在中国日报社“新时代大讲堂”上的视频致辞

女士们、先生们、朋友们:大家好!感谢中国日报“新时代大讲堂”提供这个重要的交流平台。新的一年已经开启,美国新政府也刚刚就职,我们此时进行对话,探讨中美关系走向,可谓适逢其时,也十分有意义。刚刚过去的2020年是极不平凡的一年。     

Working in Concerted Effort

Normal China-U.S.interactions need to be restored to bring the relationship back to the course of sound and steady development,senior diplomat Yang Jiechi said.Yang,a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs,called for proper management of differences and broadened mutually beneficial cooperation during a virtual conversation with board m em bers of the National Committee on U.S.-C hina Relations on February 2.This is an edited excerpt of his speech.     

Getting Ties Right Is a Must

正Getting the China-U.S. relationship right is not optional, but something both sides must do and must do well.That is a point Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed in a phone conversation on September 10 with his U.S. counterpart, Joe Biden, and also a premise both sides need to bear in mind when managing bilateral ties.     

DEALING WITH THE TRUMP CARD

Every time the occupants of the White House change, China-U.S. relationships undergo a change as well. Four renowned Chinese scholars on American studies and bilateral relations analyze the dramatic result of the U.S. presidential election and its implications at an event in Tsinghua University on November 9     

关于中美经贸磋商的中方立场

前言中美经贸关系是两国关系的“压舱石”和“推进器”,事关两国人民根本利益,事关世界繁荣与稳定。两国建交以来,双边经贸关系持续发展,合作领域不断拓宽,合作水平不断提高,形成了高度互补、利益交融的互利共贏关系,不仅两国受益,而且惠及全球。     

An Uneasy Alliance

Amid turbulent times for China-U.S.relations,China expert Kenneth Lieberthal,Director of the John L.Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution,appeared March 3 in a live Web chat,answering questions from Beijing Review and an Ineternet audience on issues related to bilateral relations.Excerpts follow:     

Joe Biden's 'Trumpism'

正U.S. President Joe Biden emerged from the election as a redeemer, promising to put Donald Trump's mistakes behind him and lead the country back on track. But after more than four months in office, Biden has not really lived up to his promise, with the domestic and foreign policies of the United States essentially following the path set by his predecessor: "Trumpism," just without Trump. This is particularly evident in China-U.S. relations.     

崔天凯大使就抗击新冠肺炎疫情等接受美国全国公共广播电台釆访

2020年2月13日,崔天凯大使接受美国全国公共广播电台(NPR)“早间新闻”(Morning Edition)节目主持人英斯基普(Steve Inskeep)采访,就中国抗击新冠肺炎疫情、中美关系等回答了提问。采访部分内容于当地时间2月14日上午播出,全部采访内容刊登于NPR网站,实录如下。     

Witness to 30 Years of China-U.S. Relations

Jan Carol Berris has witnessed a series of events that made history for China-U.S. relations, including ping-pong diplomacy, the exchange of ping-pong players in the 1970s that eased the way for higher-level contact. She has overseen hundreds of American delegations to China and met many from China. She has traveled to China about 100 times with groups and individuals as diverse as a tennis team and a Supreme Court Justice. She is popular among different groups of people in China, who better recognize her C...     

COMING UP TRUMPS?

Hot on the heels of the presidential election result, Beijing Review reporter Liu Yunyun sat down with Zhou Mingwei, President of China International Publishing Group. Zhou, a seasoned expert on China-U.S. relations who is also a member of the Committee of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, shared his views on how the new president-elect, Donald Trump, could transform his surprise victory into a meaningful presidency.     

Back to the Roots

In his virtual meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden on November 16, President Xi Jinping, from the perspective of a commu-nity with a shared future for humanity, pointed out that China and the United States need to increase their communication and coopera-tion, tend to their domestic affairs and, at the same time, shoulder their share of international responsibilities, as well as work together to advance the noble cause of world peace and development. Xi also expressed his readiness to work with President Biden to build consensus and take active steps toward moving China-U.S.relations in a positive direction as doing so will advance the interests of both populations and meet the expectations of the international com-munity.