In a world marked by turbulence, China’s Ambassador to the U.S., Xie Feng, called for renewed cooperation between the two powers during his keynote speech at the Harvard Kennedy School China Conference 2024. Emphasizing the need for a 'right way to get along,' Xie outlined China’s focus on modernization at home and fostering global unity abroad 🌐.
Xie’s address, titled 'Chinese Modernization, a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind and China-U.S. Relations,' stressed that peace and mutual respect are non-negotiable for progress. 'We’re in the same boat—pulling apart only risks capsizing it,' he remarked, advocating for dialogue over division.
The ambassador highlighted five pillars for stabilizing ties: accurate mutual perceptions, effective disagreement management, cooperative partnerships, shared global responsibilities, and expanded cultural exchanges. 'The younger generation’s future hinges on whether we choose collaboration today,' he added, urging U.S. youth to 'see China with their own eyes' and drive cross-cultural innovation 💡.
With over 300 attendees—including policymakers, academics, and students—the conference theme 'Rebuilding Trust in Turbulent Times' resonated as Xie reaffirmed China’s commitment to turning the 'San Francisco vision' of sustainable U.S.-China relations into reality 🕊️.
