The United States, China face a choice of consequence for their bilateral ties (Chinese ambassador) –French.news.cn

WASHINGTON, Jan.28 (Xinhua) – The United States and China face a “significant choice” to put bilateral ties back on track at a historic moment, the Chinese ambassador to the United States said on Wednesday. , Cui Tiankai.

Mr. Cui made the remarks on the occasion of the online dialogue titled “The China-US Engagement: Past Success & Future Adjustments,” hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Peace and Disarmament and the Center. Carter Wednesday night.

“Tomorrow will mark the 42nd anniversary of Deng Xiaoping’s visit to the United States […] At this historic moment, we are again faced with a big choice, ”said Cui.

Forty-two years ago, Mr. Deng and then-US President Jimmy Carter made the historic decision to establish diplomatic relations between China and the United States, allowing the two countries to ” to break the glacis of the cold war and to take height vis-à-vis ideological differences, “recalled the Chinese diplomat.

“Since then, our ever-deepening cooperation has brought tremendous benefits to both peoples and contributed greatly to world peace, stability and prosperity. The facts have proven that we made the right choice and that we we are placed on the right side of history, ”he continued.

However, in recent years, some people in the United States have tried to “deny these basic facts”, he lamented.

“By creating rumors, fueling hatred and stoking confrontation, they attempted to hijack US policy towards China and push Sino-US relations over the precipice of confrontation. undermines the fundamental interests of both peoples and is doomed to failure, “Cui said.

There have also been recent calls “for the United States to adjust its strategy and build a coalition of allies and partners, in order to meet the challenge of China and restore balance and legitimacy in the Asia region.” Pacific, ”he added.

“Such an adjustment is like putting old wine in a new bottle. It can cause the same mistakes as those made in the past and create new imbalances, which will further disrupt the regional order,” warned the Chinese diplomat.

“As we speak, COVID-19 continues to test human society, and the relationship between China and the United States has come to a new crossroads,” he said. “With the coming Year of the Ox bringing confidence and hope, this dialogue is very relevant and has special meaning.”

“At this historic moment, we are again faced with a big choice. I agree with President Carter that China and the United States must remain closely linked and restore trust, respect and normality between them, “Cui recommended.

“While China wishes the United States to be fully successful in building unity, healing and rebuilding itself, it also hopes that integrity, frankness, respect and vision will return to its policy towards from China, ”he concluded.

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