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中美关系朝着同一个方向发展是世界的福音 - 2025年09月21日
A China-US relationship working in the same direction is a blessing for the world: Global Times editorial
On the evening of September 19, Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with US President Donald Trump on the phone. The two presidents had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on the current state of China-US relations and other issues of mutual interest, and provided strategic guidance for the steady development of China-US relations going forward. During the call, President Xi stressed that "China and the US are fully capable of helping each other succeed and prospering together for the good of the two countries and the whole world." President Xi further pointed out the correct way to realize this vision: "Both sides need to work hard and in the same direction, so as to realize mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation."
The conversation was pragmatic, positive and constructive, and undoubtedly one of the most closely watched recent events on the global political stage. It sent out a major signal that under the guidance of top leaders, China-US relations are expected to calibrate their course, and pursue progress while maintaining stability. This concerns not only the future of China-US relations but also global peace and prosperity, and is of great strategic significance.
It was the third conversation between the two heads of state this year. During this period, China-US relations have gone through complex and severe tests - from Washington's abuse of tariffs that severely hit bilateral ties, to both sides taking "an important step forward" in resolving economic and trade issues "through dialogue and consultation," and most recently, to the frequent high-level interactions. Overall, the trajectory of China-US relations has been moving gradually toward stability. Throughout this process, head-of-state diplomacy has played an irreplaceable role in providing strategic guidance. The latest call on September 19 once again demonstrates that the strategic guidance of head-of-state diplomacy in steering China-US relations in the right direction is essential to ensuring the steady and development of China-US relations.
President Xi made special mention, during the conversation, of the fact that "China and the US were allies who fought shoulder to shoulder during WWII," and noted that China had invited the families of American Flying Tigers to participate in commemorative events marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. President Trump praised China's recent parade as "phenomenal and beautiful." This was not just a recollection of history, but also of practical significance: China and the US should, on the basis of honoring fallen heroes and remembering history, cherish peace and create a better future together.
On specific issues that have drawn widespread international attention, the call between the two heads of state also sent out significant positive signals.
On economic and trade matters, President Xi noted that the recent consultation between Chinese and US officials reflected the spirit of equality, respect and mutual benefit. They can continue to properly handle the outstanding issues in bilateral relations and strive for win-win outcomes.
On the TikTok issue, President Xi stated that the Chinese government respects the wishes of the company in question, and would be happy to see productive commercial negotiations in keeping with market rules lead to a solution that complies with China's laws and regulations and takes into account the interests of both sides. Both sides need to work hard and in the same direction, and in particular, the US side should refrain from imposing unilateral trade restrictions and needs to provide an open, fair and non-discriminatory environment for Chinese investors.
Amid the China-US leaders' call, markets showed significant optimism, with US stock markets rising significantly and "likely reaching record highs." This fully demonstrates the international community's strong expectation for China-US cooperation. The notion that "both countries stand to gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation" is a profound conclusion tested by time. A stable and healthy China-US relationship benefits the peoples of both countries and contributes to global prosperity.
From trade, economic, science and technology exchanges to cultural interaction, cooperation between China and the US has provided vast markets and development opportunities for each other, delivering tangible benefits to both peoples. Looking globally, the stability of relations between the world's two largest economies itself directly affects the healthy development of the global economy. The stability of China-US economic and trade relations has long gone beyond the bilateral scope, becoming an important guarantee for the stability of global industrial and supply chains. Therefore, the positive signals released by this call between the two heads of state are not only a blessing for both countries but also for the world.
Facts have repeatedly proven that as long as the two countries adhere to the strategic guidance of the two heads of state and fully implement the important consensus reached by both sides, there will be no hurdle that China-US relations cannot overcome. Over the past few months, under the strategic guidance of head-of-state diplomacy, China-US economic and trade consultations are gradually moving from "how to negotiate" to "how to resolve issues," and interaction between the two sides has increased significantly. Whenever the Chinese and US heads of state reach important consensus through dialogue, the relationship between the two sides often breaks through the deadlock and returns to the right track under the guidance of the top leaders. Such top-level interaction plays a key role for both sides to stabilize expectations, manage differences, prevent miscalculations, and strengthen cooperation.
The course has been charted, but the key lies in action. For the world, this is a valuable signal of stability. For China and the US, this is an opportunity to translate political will into concrete action, and to build upon this period of easing tensions into a path toward longer-term stability. Only by "working hard and in the same direction" can China-US relations truly move toward "helping each other succeed and prospering together for the good of the two countries and the whole world." We hope the US will take concrete measures and work with China to jointly propel these two giant ships forward through the storms and waves.
Source: Global Times
