On the 35th anniversary of Sino-US diplomatic relations
- By Jin Canrong and Dong Chunling
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The second is about time. China and the United States are still in the “nuclear age”. The equilibrium of nuclear deterrence has restrained them from armed conflicts; both countries exist in a time when the “global civil society” is taking shape and “mass politics” is awakening, which features anti-war sentiments, and appeals for conflict resolution by non-confrontational means; the two countries exist in a time when international mechanisms are relatively complete and international laws are becoming rigid, acting against rules of the United Nations and international norms will incur more severe punishment; the two countries exist in a time when global challenges are rapidly increasingly. No problem of a global nature can be accomplished without the participation and collaboration of China and the United States.
The third is about interdependence. China is a beneficiary of peaceful development. It will stick to the path of peaceful development in the future, and will not overthrow and change the current international order and system. The Chinese and US economies are highly interdependent. The $500 billion-plus trade volume and the $1.2 trillion worth of US treasury bonds in China’s hands have resulted in a scenario of “economic assured mutual destruction” similar to that of nuclear deterrence. Between the two countries, social connections are increasing, personnel exchanges are frequent, activities of local cooperation, cultural exchanges and non-governmental interactions are active, formulating a strong and stabilizing public opinion basis for bilateral ties; at the government-to-government level, the two countries have established more than 90 dialogue mechanisms, covering various aspects of their relations. A framework of communication has taken shape between China and the United States, which is being continuously improved, and injecting positive energy into Sino-US relations.
Based on the above three conditions, we are full of confidence in the future development of Sino-US relations as well as the establishment of a new type of major-country relationship.
Jin Canrong is Professor and Associate Dean at School of International Studies, Renmin University of China, People's Republic of China.
Dong Chunling is an assistant research fellow at China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations.
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