When Beijing urges Washington to resolve concerns through consultations, it reflects the following important aspects:
1. Diplomatic approach
Mutual respect
Sovereignty and territorial integrity: China firmly adheres to the principle of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries. In the China US relationship, this means that any communication and negotiation should not violate the basic territorial boundaries and independent decision making rights of each side. For example, issues regarding Taiwan are an inalienable part of China's territory, and consultations should be carried out within the framework of respecting this fact.
Core interests: Each country has its own core interests, such as national security, economic stability, and social development. Through consultations, both sides can express their core interests clearly and seek ways to avoid infringing on each other's core interests. China's Belt and Road Initiative aims at promoting common development, which is also part of China's long term development interests. The US should respect this in consultations rather than taking actions to undermine it without reason.
Effective communication channels:
Preventing misjudgments: In the absence of regular and in depth consultations, misunderstandings can easily occur due to differences in information sources and policy interpretations. For example, differences in trade policies between China and the US may lead to trade frictions. Through timely consultations, both sides can clarify their intentions, policies, and regulatory frameworks, reducing the possibility of misinterpreting each other's actions as hostile or aggressive.
Clarifying positions: Consultations provide a platform for both sides to state their positions on various issues clearly. For instance, on climate change issues, China and the US can exchange their plans for emission reduction, technological cooperation, and financial support during consultations, which helps to align their efforts to a certain extent in the global fight against climate change.
Problem solving mechanism:
Trade disputes: The China US trade relationship is complex and has faced many challenges in recent years. Consultations can help both sides analyze the root causes of trade imbalances (such as differences in economic structures, trade policies, and market access conditions). By sitting down and discussing, they can seek solutions like adjusting tariffs, expanding market access, and strengthening intellectual property protection cooperation, which is beneficial to both sides' economic development.
Regional and global issues: In terms of regional security in the Asia Pacific region or global issues such as non proliferation of nuclear weapons, China and the US can play important roles. Through consultations, they can coordinate their actions, share intelligence, and jointly promote stability and development. For example, in the situation of the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue, China and the US can jointly explore ways to promote dialogue between relevant parties through consultations.
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