China has doubled down on its call for collaborative economic ties with the U.S. in a new white paper released Wednesday, urging both nations to prioritize dialogue over disputes. The document, published by the State Council Information Office, highlights the high stakes of this relationship—"not just for our two countries, but for the whole world," it states.
Win-Win or No Win?
The paper stresses that China-U.S. trade has long been a two-way street: American soybeans and semiconductors flow east, while affordable Chinese goods keep U.S. stores stocked. But tensions have risen due to what China calls "unilateral U.S. protectionism," including expanded export controls and controversial tariffs.
Progress & Pushback
China outlines steps taken under the 2020 Phase One trade deal, like boosting U.S. farm imports and tightening IP laws. Still, it criticizes Washington for "broadening national security definitions" to limit tech exports—a swipe at recent semiconductor restrictions.
What’s Next?
The report ends on a hopeful note: "Cooperation benefits both; confrontation hurts all." Analysts say this could signal Beijing’s readiness to negotiate, though both sides face domestic pressures. With global markets watching, the ball now appears in Washington’s court.
The document, published by the State Council Information Office, highlights the high stakes of this relationship—"not just for our two countries, but for the whole world," it states.
But tensions have risen due to what China calls "unilateral U.S. protectionism," including expanded export controls and controversial tariffs.
With global markets watching, the ball now appears in Washington’s court.
