The Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. said, “Taiwan is a core red line… The U.S. should stop its economic and trade suppression.”

Ambassador Xie Feng highlights the strategic importance of U.S.-China relations in an article for the Chinese Communist Party’s People’s Daily,
emphasizing the need for mutual respect for core interests.
“Increasing common interests and cooperating in various fields to create a constructive atmosphere”, ‘[Beijing=E-Daily Correspondent Lee Myeong-cheol] Xie Feng, the Chinese Ambassador to the U.S., highlighted the need for stability in U.S.-China relations in conjunction with President Donald Trump’s visit to China. He mentioned key red lines such as Taiwan and human rights, urging an end to the suppression of China.’,
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, ‘On the 14th, the People’s Daily, a Chinese Communist Party publication, reported that Ambassador Xie expressed in his article that “China and the U.S. should work to find the right way to coexist in a new era.”’,
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, ‘Appointed in 2023, Ambassador Xie was present to welcome President Trump upon his arrival in Beijing the previous day.’,
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, ‘Reflecting on the first visit by a U.S. president to China in nine years, Ambassador Xie noted, “After nine years of ups and downs, President Xi Jinping has steered the great vessel of China-U.S. relations through rapids and dangerous reefs.”’,
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, ‘Amidst growing international chaos, he emphasized the strategic importance of bilateral relations, suggesting, “China and the U.S. should demonstrate a model for major powers, take responsibility, and seek to build constructive, stable U.S.-China relations that benefit both peoples and meet the demands of the times.”’,
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, ‘He argued that whether the U.S. and China are partners or adversaries determines the direction of bilateral relations.’,
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, ‘Ambassador Xie remarked, “Viewed through the narrow lens of a zero-sum game, everything seems like a matter of life and death. But from the broader perspective of a community of shared destiny, there are cooperation opportunities everywhere.” He emphasized that “more insightful people in the U.S. recognize that China is not a threat or rival, but an opportunity and partner.”’,
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, ‘He also shared results from a Chicago Council on Global Affairs poll indicating that 53% of Americans support cooperation and exchange with China.’,
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, ‘He pointed out the importance of respecting each other’s core interests and major concerns in bilateral relations.’,
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, ‘Ambassador Xie stated, “Taiwan, democracy and human rights, territorial integrity, and development rights are the four red lines of China, and China’s sovereignty, security, and development interests cannot be violated.” He urged the U.S. to “adhere to the ‘One China’ principle and the joint communiques, stop illegal and unfair suppression and discrimination in economic, trade, and technological areas, and cease unwarranted interrogations and harassment of Chinese students and scholars, as well as discriminatory measures like deportation.”’,
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, ‘He stressed the need to actively expand cooperation instead of managing differences. Ambassador Xie urged, “In the new circumstances, U.S.-China common interests have increased, and both countries should cooperate in various fields to create a constructive atmosphere.”’,
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, ‘Ambassador Xie shared his experience visiting the U.S. Midwest, where he visited American companies that entered the Chinese market in the 1970s. He stated, “The companies and their Chinese partners achieved growth in sales in China amidst a North American market slump. They expanded into other developing countries based on the recommendations of their Chinese partners, establishing a new path of win-win cooperation for all parties involved.”’,
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, ‘He also evaluated President Xi’s initiative to invite 50,000 American youth to China for education within five years as greatly facilitating exchanges between the two countries.’,
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, ‘Ambassador Xie concluded by mentioning that both countries are set to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit and the G20 Summit, expressing “hope that under the strategic leadership of this year’s leaders, the stability and long-term development of U.S.-China relations will be promoted, and the right path for the new era will be sought.”’,
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