Commentary: What to do when the US-China rivalry gulf remains deep, wide and long-lasting

HOW WIDE IS THE Sea?

American at the meeting had a lot to say about this.

Some claimed that the differences between their positions on global issues like the Ukraine conflict, the Middle East conflict, and the disputes over the South China Sea were architectural.

One American member noted that because the two countries were at odds with one another in so many places, it could only be described as a cold battle, but with a little” c” and “w,” suggesting that they are some way from the level of stress seen during the Cold War of the last decade, when the differences between the West and the Soviet Union were unbreakable and there was always a chance that the conflict would turn into a nuclear issue.

He claimed it was helpful to acknowledge this so that more people could understand the nature of the competitiveness and how to deal with it.

It is an important concept. In response to a question about how to strengthen relations between the two, a US speaker made the point that the US was never now pursuing improved relations. Instead, it was focused on how to keep its place in the constantly evolving political environment.

It was a somber fact check about hoping for a positive outcome from the marriage.

On this level, the Chinese area was less decisive. Instead, they were trying to convey to China that the end of the United States was approaching and that a new harmony had to be struck to account for China’s position in the world.

One interesting place from a Chinese speech: A powerful China is important for global balance.

He did not say it, but it must come to an end that the nation will unabatedly undertake its creation in all the areas that will improve its international standing, including sophisticated technology, defense, and international relations.

It is n’t just about improving the lives of the Chinese people; it’s also about making the world safer, of course, which is still at the forefront.

That is how China is framing its place.

Similar to the National side, there was a hint of fatalism when a Taiwanese participant declared that trust was certainly a crucial factor when both sides tried to manage their relations. This was also true.

He pointed out that there was a lot of trust between the US and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, but they were able to come to terms on issues like nuclear regulates and, most importantly, prevent immediate issue.

Another sombering reflection.