21 February 2025

Neighboring Countries Should Be The Focus Of China’s Diplomacy – Analysis

Zhou Chao

For a long time, relations with the United States have always been a top priority in China’s diplomatic work. Relevant experts in the field have repeatedly pointed out that maintaining stable development of U.S.-China relations is one of the most important elements in China’s diplomatic strategy.

Previously, China actively proposed building a new type of major-power relationship, reflecting its expectations for the development of the relations. According to the essence of this new type of major-power relationship, i.e., “no conflict, no confrontation, mutual respect, and win-win cooperation”, China focuses on three main aspects in developing relations with the U.S.: First, strengthening strategic mutual trust, effectively managing differences, and ensuring no conflict and no confrontation; Second, enhancing exchanges at all levels to promote mutual respect between the two countries; Third, advancing pragmatic cooperation in various fields to continue achieving mutual benefits. China has consistently emphasized that the focus of its policy toward the U.S. should be on strengthening strategic mutual trust and effectively managing differences.

There is no doubt that the easing of U.S.-China relations and the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between the two countries have been important external factors for the smooth advancement of China’s reform and opening-up efforts. With the support and recognition of the U.S. within certain limits, the global economic-technical-financial network controlled by the U.S. and the West eventually accepted China’s integration. Additionally, significant capital investment and technology transfer from the U.S. and the West have been crucial driving forces behind China’s rise in economy and technology.

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