Xinhua Agency, Beijing, December 9Title: Seven experiences and inspirations provide fundamental guidelines for the development of Sino-US relations-One of the series of comments on how China and the United States can get along correctly in the new era

Xinhua Agency reporter Ye Shuhong

President Xi Jinping recently met with U.S. President Biden as requested while attending the APEC Leaders 'Informal Meeting in Lima, Peru. The two heads of state had candid, in-depth and constructive communication on Sino-US relations and international and regional issues. President Xi Jinping summarized seven experiences and enlightenment in the development of Sino-US relations over the past four years, from strategic cognition to specific actions, from managing differences to expanding consensus, from public opinion of the two countries to world well-being, summarizing negative lessons and summarizing positive experiences. The critical stage of "inheriting the past and opening the future" in Sino-US relations has provided fundamental guidelines for promoting the stable, healthy and sustainable development of Sino-US relations in the new era.

Sino-US relations are one of the most important bilateral relations in the world today. The development of Sino-US relations is related to world peace and development and the future and destiny of mankind. Exploring a way for major countries to get along correctly is a historical must-answer that China and the United States must face. In the past four years, although Sino-US relations have experienced ups and downs, they have also carried out dialogue and cooperation, and under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, overall stability has been achieved. History has repeatedly proved that only by adopting an attitude of responsibility to history, the world, and the people, establishing a correct and rational understanding of each other, and having the greatest sincerity in improving relations can Sino-US relations develop in a positive direction and truly achieve stability. Get better, and return to the right track of healthy and stable development.

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During his meeting in Lima, President Xi Jinping summarized seven points of experience and enlightenment from a strategic perspective, including having a correct strategic understanding, being trustworthy in words and being resolute in deeds, treating each other equally, not challenging red lines and bottom lines, engaging in more dialogue and cooperation, responding to people's expectations and demonstrating responsibility as a major country. This is a summary of the experience of Sino-US relations in stopping the decline and stabilizing over the past four years, and it is also a historical demonstration of the development of Sino-US relations over the past 45 years. Strategic cognition is a matter of general management. Without correct strategic cognition, both sides may fall into the abyss of a "new cold war";"saying one thing and doing another" undermines mutual trust,"inconsistent words and actions" erodes national credit, and positive interactions between major powers are unsustainable; treating each other as equals means respecting each other, and we cannot "transform" or suppress each other in a superior manner, or even deprive each other of legitimate development rights in order to maintain the country's leading position; Frequent challenges to red lines and bottom lines and wantonly touching each other's core interests will only trigger conflicts and make China and the United States lose the prerequisite for peaceful coexistence.

If the first four enlightenments are necessary conditions for the sound development of Sino-US relations and clearly list a "negative list", then the last three points, namely, engaging in more dialogue and cooperation, responding to people's expectations, and demonstrating responsibility as a major country, are for the two sides to maintain mutual respect. On the premise of peaceful coexistence, we will continue to accumulate positive factors and move towards the goal of win-win cooperation. As the largest developing country and the largest developed country, China and the United States have extensive space for cooperation in economic and trade, as well as in the fields of energy, science and technology, education, humanities and other fields. They have undertaken major responsibilities on global issues such as economic recovery, climate change, counter-terrorism, non-proliferation, and regional and international hotspot issues. The two sides have joined hands to fight terrorism, respond to the financial crisis, stop the Ebola virus, and lead the conclusion of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. They have jointly accomplished major and good things that benefit the world. If we cooperate, we will benefit both, and if we fight, we will both suffer. This is an irrefutable truth in dealing with China and the United States.

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Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States 45 years ago, the two sides have overcome difficulties and their relations have continued to develop. The scope of cooperation, the depth of integration of interests, and the great influence have reached the level of "you have me, and you have me." The ups and downs of nearly half a century have given profound enlightenment to the development of bilateral relations. If the two countries are partners and seek common ground while reserving differences, Sino-US relations can achieve great development; if we treat each other as opponents and compete fiercely, Sino-US relations will encounter twists and turns and even retrogression. Today's world is turbulent and conflicts occur frequently, and mankind is facing unprecedented challenges. Competition between major powers should not be the background of the times. Only by unity and cooperation can we overcome difficulties together. "Decoupling and breaking the chain" is not the solution. Only by mutually beneficial cooperation can we develop together. "Small courtyards and high walls" are not the actions of a great country. Only openness and sharing can benefit mankind. China and the United States should continue to explore ways for the two major powers to get along correctly, achieve long-term peaceful coexistence between China and the United States on this planet, and inject certainty and provide positive energy into the world.

"The earth is big enough to accommodate the common development and prosperity of China and the United States." In more than a month, the United States will usher in a new government. It is hoped that both sides will uphold the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation, and use the seven points of experience and enlightenment put forward by President Xi Jinping as a guide to achieve a smooth transition of Sino-US relations, find a way for China and the United States to get along correctly in the new era, and benefit the people of the two countries. Benefit the world.