China and the EU share a great responsibility to uphold the global free trade system and other forms of multilateral cooperation, especially on achieving sustainable development and meeting the Paris agreement targets.
The current impasse over BRICS expansion is the perfect occasion to discuss the effective institutionalization of the group. In other words, make BRICS an international organization.
It had to be an extremely limited bill to win the backing of 15 Republican senators, who usually oppose all gun bills.
The commitment to not influencing the internal affairs of other nations and to not advancing trade agreements that come with certain strings attached offers an intriguing counterbalance to the G7.
Considering their own historical mistakes, perhaps it’s time for countries like the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand to change their tune and tone down the rhetoric.
Developing countries want to break the shackles of current system and are looking for a fairer and just system in global dealings.
Given Washington’s counterproductive policy in the Pacific and in the Western Hemisphere, it would be welcome for many to see Argentina, Mexico, and Indonesia cooperating with China and BRICS to promote peace and development.
By cultivating our empathy, we can also achieve a measure of greatness in moving forward in our global quest for sustainability and a stable and prosperous future for Europe, China, and the world.
Globalization is not a zero-sum game, instead, it could be a win-win cooperation for all.
China will continue to enrich its strategic partnerships with Central Asian countries for the sake of mutual benefit and long-lasting friendship. With a willingness to support one another in difficulties, these partners will work hand in hand for future prosperity.
Looking ahead, China and the U.S. need to re-embrace the conviction that helped the two sides break the ice 50 years ago and set out on a new journey, guided by the three principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation.
If the Biden administration is determined to play the Taiwan game, China will have no choice but to take off the gloves.
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