Chinese Ambassador: China-US Relations at a Crossroads
(Baonghean.vn)- Chinese Ambassador to the US Cui Tiankai said that the US is resetting its policy towards China, in which the country is facing two choices between dialogue and cooperation and confrontation and conflict.
In a letter to overseas Chinese in the US before leaving office,Chinese AmbassadorIn the US, Cui Tiankai affirmed that in the 42 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the US, the two sides have achieved many historical achievements, and the interests of the two countries are also closely linked, in which overseas Chinese in the US have always been important "people's messengers" promoting friendly exchanges between China and the US.
He also said that China-US relations are currently at a crossroads, US policy towards China is undergoing a new round of restructuring, and the US is facing a choice between dialogue and cooperation and confrontation and conflict. In this context, overseas Chinese in the US need to shoulder important responsibilities and missions and be a solid driving force, actively contributing to the healthy and stable development of China-US relations.
Mr. Cui Tiankai, 69 years old, has been the Chinese Ambassador to the US since April 2013, and is also the longest-serving Chinese Ambassador to the US. Having served three US Presidents (Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden), Mr. Cui is considered an "anchor" stabilizing US-China relations. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), Ambassador Cui is considered a moderate person with extensive knowledge and professional diplomatic skills.
Although there is no official information from the Chinese Foreign Ministry, public opinion believes that Deputy Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who used to serve as spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, will replace Mr. Cui Tiankai as Chinese Ambassador to the US in the near future./.