Thucydides trap no explanation for current China-U.S. tensions
Both Chinese and American people are wise and rational enough to find ways to coexist in harmony and mutual benefit despite their differences in social systems and cultures.
Both Chinese and American people are wise and rational enough to find ways to coexist in harmony and mutual benefit despite their differences in social systems and cultures.
To achieve the collective goal of solving disputes with multilateralism and promoting globalization, more countries need to be cooperative, open and inclusive.
The Belt and Road Initiative and its dialogue framework rooted in extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits align with the emerging international structure of multilateralism, which was the goal of the historic struggles of the South, of which Africa has been the spiritual mainstream.
Although China and Arab states are from different civilizations, there is every reason for them to broaden friendly exchanges, learn from each other and continue to contribute to build a harmonious world.
There is no doubt there are plenty of people in Britain who are more than capable of doing this hard work. The question is whether their political leaders can too.
The pandemic, despite some misunderstandings between China and the EU due to natural tensions in response to the virus that caught everyone by surprise, also showed solidarity that became evident when needed.
There is a consensus in the U.S. that it must focus on and respond more effectively to the challenges posed by a growing China, regarding the country as its primary strategic competitor.
China ready to work with the U.S. to avoid the tragic Thucydides trap
The Internet has increased people’s ability to make their voices heard in China
“Warm and Cold, We Share Together.” The pandemic has profoundly enlightened the public: in the era of globalization, the members of the global village are intertwined and share a common destiny.
Now, in order to avoid losing his reelection bid, blaming China has somehow become President Donald Trump and his administration’s preferred strategy. This greatly undermines the U.S. image and its international standing.
International law is the basis for the survival of the international community. If some countries are allowed to trample on it, the world would inevitably regress to an era when the law of the jungle prevailed, without peace and development.