The US Policy Toward China Is Extremely Damaging To Its Interests.

Recently, a joint open letter issued by the former US politicians, scholars and businessmen in the Washington Post to President John Trent has attracted continuous attention and discussion from all walks of life in the United States, and the number of the open letter has been rising. By the time of press release, the number of joint signatories has risen from 100 at the time of initial publication to 187.

The opening letter, entitled "China is not an enemy", was first published in July 3rd, criticizing the current domestic political forces exaggerating the so-called "China threat" and calling for the implementation of a confrontational policy toward China. The open letter pointed out that taking China as an enemy and trying to decouple China from the global economy will damage the international role and reputation of the United States, and it will also damage the economic interests of all countries in the world. The United States can not significantly slow down the pace of China's development without compromising its own interests. The letter also stressed that the fear that China would replace the United States as a global leader was exaggerated. China's participation in and maintenance of the international system and working together to tackle global issues such as climate change are crucial.

The joint letter is mostly a person who has been engaged in Chinese affairs or Chinese Studies for a long time, including some business people who have long focused on China. Many correspondents interviewed by reporters stressed: "the US policy toward China is extremely damaging to its own interests. At present, the United States is far from a consensus on the need for confrontation with China."

"The focus of this letter is to criticize the current US policy towards China and provide guidance for more constructive policy orientation." One of the open letter authors, Carnegie, senior researcher of the International Peace Research Institute, said that the reason why the letter was launched is to unite a group of experienced and knowledge-based people to criticize the current trend of hostility toward China in Washington.

The increase in the number of open letters indicates that the so-called "consensus" on the more confrontational policy towards China has been totally wrong. Many Americans who are highly associated with China's policies oppose the extreme China policy proposed by the US government and some members of Congress. At the same time, from the opinion poll, the American public does not support such a policy orientation. Shi Wen stressed.

Zhao Suisheng, a professor of University of International Relations in University of Denver, who signed the letter, said: "a large number of senior experts come out to express their worries, which helps the outside world to realize that the voice of the United States is not one-sided to China, and the voice of resolving differences through communication is still very influential."

As a scholar, we have the mission and responsibility to push the two countries to remain rational and continue to strengthen communication. The consensus of most scholars is that the two countries should not be caught in confrontation. The current trade disputes have seriously affected the interests of the two peoples and the development of the world economy. Zhao Suisheng said.

DAB, director of the Kissinger Institute of Sino American relations at Wilson center, said that he supported the "sober diplomacy" called for in the letter. "The real decision on the US policy toward China will be the American public" in the long run.

"Voters are much less worried about the so-called" China threat ", wrote Daniel Deczna, a professor at Tufts University's Fletcher law and a professor of international politics at China Foreign Affairs University, in the Washington Post column. In recent years, polls show that they are more concerned about terrorism and other issues. The article also pointed out: "the hawk hawks underestimated the cost. Besides the cost of trade war, China's direct investment in the US is also decreasing. "

The "politician" magazine has in-depth reports on the current debate on China policy in the US diplomatic circle. The report quoted Dong Yunshang, one of the open letter authors and former senior diplomat of the United States, as saying: "people with more experience in the field of international relations recognize that the United States can do little in changing other countries". "The United States needs to launch a heated debate on China policy rather than blindly following such a view that" the United States must be more tougher to China ".

The the Atlantic monthly stressed that the current US policy toward China did not reach a consensus. The article points out: "the United States and China are closely linked through trade, investment and financial ties. Big enterprises such as Starbucks and Nike not only have considerable commercial interests in China, but also cannot lose the profits brought by the developing Chinese market. "

The objective and rational voice expressed by American experts and scholars through open letters is consistent with the expectations of the American people and the local community on the future of us China relations. The Brookings Institution recently held seminars on Sino US cooperation. The United States political and academic circles have repeatedly mentioned this open letter that the constructive position expressed in the letter is more in line with the development needs of various states and municipalities in the United States.

At present, some people in the United States put forward restrictions on social and cultural exchanges with China. Kate Brown, governor of Oregon, expressed his opposition at the seminar. She believes that Oregon is proud of having the first Suzhou style garden in the United States, and the Chinese immersion education program also benefits local students. "We think such a link has long-term importance. We will continue to invest and build gardens. "

Bao Longtu, the former governor of Missouri, is currently the president of the US China Association of the Midwest, representing 20 states and advocating positive development of relations with China, especially in strengthening cultural, educational and business ties. Bao Longtu pointed out that in dealing with China relations, the worst thing is to choose "close the door", which is not in the interests of the United States itself.

Du Dawei, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, stressed that China's economy has maintained a relatively high growth rate. In the foreseeable future, China will remain the fastest growing market for US companies. If they choose to leave the market, they will have a real impact on the US economy.