U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China for a high-stakes two-day visit aimed at addressing simmering trade tensions and fostering dialogue between the world's two largest economies. The discussions will focus on China-U.S. relations and pressing global issues, with both sides emphasizing the need for collaboration over confrontation.
CGTN Stringer sat down with Nick Vyas, a leading economics expert from the University of Southern California, who broke down the complexities of the trade friction. Vyas highlighted China's evolution into a global manufacturing powerhouse over decades, while the U.S. grapples with trade deficits.
'These economies are deeply interdependent,' he stressed, urging both nations to prioritize cooperation. 'Conflict benefits no one—we’re like two gamers who need to team up to beat the final boss.'
As young professionals and entrepreneurs watch closely, Vyas’s insights remind us that the future of global markets hinges on smart diplomacy—not rivalry. Will this visit level up the relationship? Stay tuned.
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We Talk: U.S. expert says conflict not in interests of U.S. or China
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