The Chinese representative flew directly to the UK and stayed for 6 days. This time, the Chinese representative has two major tasks, and Trump can be said to have gotten what he wants. What are the two major tasks does the Chinese representative have? Why is Trump getting what he wants?
Sometimes, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs publicly announced that Vice Premier He Lifeng will visit the UK from June 8 to 13. During this period, the first meeting of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism will be held with the United States. It is not difficult to see from the press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that Vice Premier He Lifeng flew directly to the UK this time and stayed for 6 days. It can be said that there are two major tasks.
One of them is to visit the UK and negotiate with the UK on economic and trade cooperation to improve and expand trade relations between China and the UK. The second is to negotiate with the United States on economic and trade issues, which is also the second consultation between China and the United States since the tariff war. Not long ago, US President Trump specifically called the Chinese leader, and during the call, he said that he hoped to hold a new round of talks as soon as possible. This time, Trump can be said to have gotten what he wants.
Some experts analyzed that first, visiting the UK and discussing economic and trade cooperation with the UK is aimed at improving and expanding trade relations between China and the UK. As an important European economy, the United Kingdom occupies a unique position in the global trading system. In recent years, although China and the UK have had some cooperation in the economic and trade fields, there is still huge room for expansion. Through this high-level dialogue, the two sides are expected to reach new cooperation intentions in multiple fields, from traditional trade exchanges to emerging technology, green energy and other fields, which may become new highlights of cooperation. This will not only help improve the economic benefits of Chinese and British enterprises, but also bring tangible benefits to the people of both countries, promote exchanges and cooperation between the two sides in other fields such as culture and education, and further consolidate the foundation of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Britain.
Secondly, consultations with the United States on economic and trade issues are undoubtedly another major focus of this trip. Since the outbreak of the tariff war, Sino-US economic and trade relations have been ups and downs, bringing a lot of uncertainty to both enterprises and consumers in both countries. This consultation is the second important contact between China and the United States since the tariff war. Previously, when US President Trump spoke with Chinese leaders, he said that he hoped to hold a new round of talks as soon as possible, which shows how much the US attaches importance to this consultation. China's agreement to hold this consultation also demonstrates our sincerity to actively promote the resolution of economic and trade differences and maintain the stability of bilateral economic and trade relations.
From a more macro perspective, Vice Premier He Lifeng's trip to the UK is also of great significance to stabilizing the global economic order. As the two major economies in the world, China and the United States have a bearing on the nerves of the world economy. As an important trading power, the UK plays a key role in the European and even the global economic landscape. By improving Sino-UK trade relations and promoting positive results in Sino-US economic and trade consultations, it will inject confidence into global trade liberalization and economic globalization and provide strong support for the recovery and development of the world economy.
At a time when the global economy is deeply integrated, Britain and the United States should look at cooperation and development from a long-term perspective. If the UK can abandon the zero-sum geopolitical thinking and rely on its own financial technology advantages to work with China's huge market and complete industrial chain, it will not only revitalize the vitality of the domestic economy, but also create a global cooperation model in the fields of green finance and smart city construction. Being self-confidence and following unilateralism will only miss the golden opportunity to share China's development dividends, leaving British companies in a passive manner in international competition.
The United States needs to recognize that there is no winner in the trade war. The inflationary pressure and supply chain disorder brought about by the imposition of tariffs will eventually backfire on the interests of local American companies and consumers. Instead of spending energy on curbing and encircling, it is better to take this consultation as an opportunity to regain a rational and pragmatic attitude towards cooperation. China and the United States have strong complementarity in economies. Working together on global issues such as clean energy transformation and artificial intelligence governance can not only meet the development needs of both sides, but also provide key momentum for global economic recovery. Only by abandoning confrontation and choosing cooperation is the correct way for Britain and the United States to safeguard their own interests and help global economic prosperity.
