People's Daily Bell: It is not realistic to expect to solve problems with just one or two negotiations.

The upcoming high-level economic and trade talks between China and the United States to be held in Switzerland have attracted worldwide attention. Against the backdrop of weak global economic recovery, this dialogue is seen as an opportunity to resolve trade frictions, with all parties expecting China and the United States to inject certainty into world economic growth through constructive communication. For some time, a series of improper and unilateral tariff measures by the United States have seriously impacted Sino-US economic and trade relations, disrupted global industrial and supply chains, and disturbed the international economic and trade order and the prospects for global economic growth. International organizations such as the International Monetary Fund, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and the World Bank have all predicted that US tariff policies will seriously drag down the global economy, leading to a rapid slowdown in economic growth in some countries, a resurgence of inflation, and an increase in the debt burden of developing countries. American companies and consumers have also keenly felt the pain caused by the imposition of tariffs, with strong demands from various sectors in the United States for the government to rescind irrational tariff measures. It is against this backdrop that China, from the perspective of safeguarding global economic stability and the common interests of the international community, has fully taken into consideration global expectations, Chinese interests, calls from the US business community and consumers, and agrees to engage with the US, demonstrating its responsibilities as a major power in upholding the multilateral trading system. China has always believed that dialogue is better than confrontation, but negotiations are by no means unilateral compromises. Equal dialogue is the right way to solve problems between major powers, and no country will give up its own legitimate development interests to cater to or satisfy the unreasonable demands of other countries. The US is also well aware that high tariffs are unsustainable and has repeatedly stated that it does not seek to decouple from China. Only through mutual respect, equal negotiations, and mutual benefit can China and the US sit down at the negotiating table and find common ground. Negotiation is a necessary step to resolve differences, but it is not realistic to expect problems to be solved in one or two rounds of talks. China has a clear understanding of the complexity of negotiations. As an ancient Chinese saying goes, "watching what they do is more important than listening to what they say," sincerity needs to be measured by actions. If the US wants to solve problems through negotiations, it must acknowledge the serious negative impacts of its unilateral tariff measures on itself and the world, take into account international economic and trade rules, fairness and justice, and rational voices from all walks of life, show sincerity in negotiations, correct its wrongdoings, and not say one thing and do another. China has always maintained an open attitude towards dialogue, with enough patience and determination, and the confidence to go all the way. Whether it is through confrontation or negotiation, China's determination to safeguard its own development interests will not change, and its stance and goals of upholding international fairness and justice, and maintaining the international economic and trade order will not change. Focusing on doing its own things well, steadfastly promoting high-quality development and high-level opening up, is the source of China's confidence in confronting both confrontation and negotiation. The warm current of opportunities released by the super-large-scale market, the certainty dividends brought by institutional openness, the lasting momentum nurtured by the rainforest-style innovation ecosystem, and the strong resilience of dual circulation of domestic and international mutual promotion... China's ability to withstand risks has significantly strengthened, and no external shock can change the underlying stability, diversity, strength, and great potential of the Chinese economy, nor can it change the solid momentum of high-quality development in China. Regardless of changes in the external environment, the fundamental color of China's confident openness remains unchanged, and it is willing to strengthen unity and coordination with the international community, jointly resist unilateral protectionism and hegemony, uphold free trade and multilateralism, and promote the construction of an economic globalization that is inclusive and beneficial for all. Promoting dialogue to resolve differences with a responsible attitude, guarding core interests with strategic determination, and gathering cooperative momentum with openness and inclusiveness. China's attitude towards Sino-US economic and trade negotiations is clear and firm. History will once again prove that only by adhering to the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation can negotiations bear fruit. This article is selected from "People's Daily" and edited by GMTEight: Zhang Jinliang.