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Qin Gang
Qin Gang was appointed as the new Chinese Foreign Minister , which greatly surprised all walks of life in the United States. Perhaps the most surprised were the officials of the U.S. State Department, especially Secretary of State Blinken . They must be both surprised and a little regretful. It has been more than a year since Qin Gang came to the United States to serve as ambassador, and it is indeed a pity that he has not seen him.
There was no way. Before Qin Gang left the United States, Blinken directly contacted Qin Gang. After talking to Qin Gang, Blinken directly tweeted: "This morning, as China's new Foreign Minister Qin Gang was about to leave Washington to take up his new post, I had a call with him. We discussed the relationship between the United States and China and the issue of maintaining open channels of communication."
Then, Qin Gang also posted on social media to confirm his farewell call with Blinken. It’s very interesting that the two people did not meet in the United States. Instead, they met in Beijing a few days ago. In the United States, Blinken was the host and Qin Gang was the guest. But in China, the roles changed. Qin Gang became the host and Blinken became the guest.
Wall Street Journal
1. The US media commented on Qin Gang
As for Blinken, who has never met Qin Gang, some people are a bit mocking the CIA. He boasted about his prowess, but did not seriously study the personnel arrangements of our 20th National Congress. Qin Gang is the only deputy ministerial-level official in China's diplomatic system elected to the Central Committee, and he is also the first serving ambassador to the United States to be elected to the Central Committee. The CIA did not pay attention to this, and it seems that he got his salary in vain!
What is more interesting is that the American media Wall Street Journal reported a news today (January 2) and made an evaluation of Qin Gang: "People who have dealt with Qin Gang believe that compared with other diplomats who have the spirit of wolf warriors, Qin Gang is more tactful and meticulous in using tough methods."
Look, they have now begun to study Qin Gang, because Qin Gang said something before, that is "Chinese diplomats do not fight wolves, but dance with wolves"!
This seems to be an evaluation made by the American media based on Qin Gang's performance in the United States for more than a year and the people who have dealt with him.
Qin Gang's verbal battle with the American host
2. The American TV host humiliated himself
The most famous time Qin Gang was interviewed by an American TV station was when the host asked Qin Gang to explain China's position on the Ukraine issue. During the show, the female host was a bit arrogant and unreasonable. Faced with Qin Gang's tough statement, she became a little anxious because it did not achieve the effect she wanted. She repeatedly interrupted Qin Gang's speech. However, Qin Gang remained neither humble nor overbearing and argued with reason. The female host was still rude. It is said that she interrupted Qin Gang 23 times in nine minutes. However, Qin Gang was still not irritated and still politely told the female host that he must finish speaking.
Finally, it is said that many American people can't stand it anymore. They feel that the female host on the American TV station is too rude for treating a diplomat like this.
Perhaps this female host has not studied Qin Gang. Qin Gang graduated from the School of International Relations of and has been working in the diplomatic system since graduation. Everyone should pay attention. He has served as a spokesperson and the director of the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. You can think about it, what kind of big scenes have you never seen? Dealing with Western reporters all day long, he must be familiar with their ways, and he must have a good idea of how to deal with them.
And he also served as the director of the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If you think about it, what does the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs do? It must be polite first in order to show the style of a diplomat of a major country. The female host
interviewed Qin Gang and interrupted his speech rudely. Not only was she not in a hurry, but she was also polite and courteous. The American people really couldn't stand it when they saw it! In the end, the female host succeeded in humiliating herself!
Let’s take a look at the comments from American netizens. Some netizens ridiculed: “This is not an interview, this is a poor cross-examination.Brennan (the female host who interviewed Qin Gang) is incompetent. Some netizens pointed out: "Mr. Qin Gang is an ambassador. Shouldn't we listen to what he says to understand China's position?" It's obvious that the United States can't change China's mind, so why not listen and make better judgment? Pushing a narrative that China does not truly acknowledge is futile and has no strategic value and may only serve as catharsis. "
Obviously, this female host was despised by her own country's netizens, who thought she was clumsy. Instead, they praised Qin Gang.
Qin Gang
3. Qin Gang's advice to Americans before leaving
Qin Gang's style is a bit unrevealing, but it is definitely hidden. In the past, news media often used "fierce yet wise" to evaluate his style when he was a press spokesman.
However, as the ambassador to the United States, his role must be different, and his personal style has gradually changed. Before leaving, he published an article in the American "National Interest" magazine, titled "China's World View." In this article, he told the Americans:... In another 100 years, China and the United States will still be two major countries with different histories, cultures, social systems, and development paths. However, both sides live in the same world. It is necessary and entirely possible for both sides to listen to each other to gain a closer understanding of the world today and explore mutual respect, peace and harmony. The way to get along is peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation.
The meaning is very clear, that is, let the United States understand that no matter how many years go by, China and the United States will have differences, but we must look forward and take the path of peace and cooperation in order to usher in the dawn!
It is particularly meaningful for Blinken to come to China this time, because he will have talks with the new Foreign Minister Qin Gang at the beginning of the new year. In fact, looking at the phone call between Blinken and Qin Gang today, I have a guess that Blinken must have mentioned it in private. There was a request to meet Qin Gang in the United States, but Qin Gang must have declined, saying that the next step would be to meet in Beijing.
You can think about it. We haven’t seen each other for more than a year. This time he is leaving, and he is already on an equal footing with him. He will definitely not agree to meet with Blinken. Besides, the United States is Blinken’s home court. When he returns to China, it becomes Qin Gang’s home court! This news from
, an American media outlet, commented that Qin Gang “appeared to be more tactful and meticulous when using tough measures. "It seems to be an analysis of Qin Gang's character, and it must be a hint to Blinken that Qin Gang is not a simple person. You must be careful when going to Beijing!
The key is that Qin Gang transferred from ambassador to the United States to China's foreign minister. It is also a role change. It is different from the position of ambassador in the United States, so the perspective is definitely different. In the past, he only dealt with one United States, but now he must stand in the overall Chinese diplomacy to balance Sino-US relations.
Fourth, China has become bright Attitude
Blinken's visit to China this time should be said to be the first in-depth exchange since Pelosi ignored China's warning and insisted on visiting Taiwan in August last year, creating a split in China. After that bad incident, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: Speaker of the House of Representatives Pelosi ignored China's serious concerns and firm opposition and insisted on visiting Taiwan. Seriously interfered in China's internal affairs, seriously damaged China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and seriously trampled on the one-China principle. Then will seriously threaten peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
The spokesperson used five "serious" words in a row, which meant that he was extremely angry. As expected, China quickly announced eight measures to sanction the United States:
1. Cancel the call between the theater leaders of the Chinese and American militaries.
2. Cancel the working meeting between the Chinese and US Departments of Defense.
3. Canceling the Sino-US naval forces Security Consultation Mechanism Meeting.
4. Suspend cooperation between China and the United States on the repatriation of illegal immigrants.
5. Suspension of Sino-US criminal judicial assistance cooperation.
6. Suspension of Sino-US cooperation in combating transnational crime.
7. Suspension of Sino-US anti-drug cooperation.
8. Suspension of Sino-US climate change negotiations.
These countermeasures can be said to go straight to the door of life, causing many people in the United States to scold Pelosi for being confused. Even the Democrats feel that Pelosi's trip is not worth it!
The exchanges between the Chinese and American militaries are a bit of mutual trust that the Chinese and American militaries have finally established, because China does not trust the American military at all. However, the United States is also very nervous about China's military development, especially since they often send military aircraft and ships to conduct reconnaissance near China. If a misjudgment is caused by a small matter, because there is no communication channel now, the consequences will be disastrous (don't think that the Americans are bold, in fact, as long as you are tough, they will become soft immediately).
After China canceled these mechanisms, US Secretary of Defense Austin called for it many times, saying that after being contacted many times, the Chinese military no longer answered their calls. He hoped to restore it as soon as possible, but China did not respond at all.
Climate change negotiations are also a headache for Biden . This is a promise Biden made to voters during his campaign. It can be said that without China's cooperation, it will be difficult for the United States to achieve its goals.
For this interruption, the US climate envoy Kerry must be beating his chest. He has worked hard for such a long time, and Pelosi directly messed it up.
In addition to these, Blinken came to China to exchange views with China on the Russian issue and many other things. In fact, there is another thing, that is, the United States has roped in some of its allies and implemented unprecedented suppression on China's chip . They are worried that China will also retaliate against them. What is the retaliation for?
Because many of the materials for manufacturing chips are controlled by Chinese companies, if China directly cuts off the supply chain, they will stop immediately, and they will be the ones to lose the most!
Wang Yi has a clear attitude
Prior to this, Wang Yi, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, had already made a clear attitude towards Blinken’s coming to China: The United States cannot ask China for dialogue and containment at the same time; talk about cooperation and stab the knife at the same time.
Ministry of Defense Spokesperson
At the same time, our Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson Colonel Tan Kefei also directly responded to the US urging the Chinese military to resume military exchanges between China and the United States:The United States cannot both It seeks to comprehensively resume dialogue and exchanges with China while constantly harming China's interests... If the United States really wants to engage in positive and constructive dialogue and exchanges with China, it must show sincerity and actions, effectively respect China's core interests and major concerns, and actively create conditions and create an atmosphere for the relations between the two militaries to return to the right track.
Let’s see, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defense have warned Blinken that if you want to talk when you come to China, you must correct your attitude and don’t always make small moves, as that will not lead to good talks!
Blinken
5. It is difficult for Blinken.
Blinken attaches great importance to this visit to China. He sent two subordinates to China in advance to have an exchange. The Chinese who received them was Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Xie Feng, and the place where China received them was also very interesting. That is, they did not meet with them in Beijing. They were arranged directly in Langfang , Hebei, an ordinary prefecture-level city!
In addition, Blinken’s main dialogue host has also been replaced by Qin Gang. Blinken does not understand him. On the contrary, Qin Gang must have an in-depth understanding of Blinken during his more than a year in the United States.
This is what Blinken and the American media are worried about. China's former foreign minister and the Ministry of National Defense have already made statements that are not sincere. Now he is facing a new foreign minister Qin Gang who he doesn't understand and who is not showy. It is indeed a bit difficult for Blinken! If you don't give in, it should be difficult to achieve results.
The days of bullying China are gone forever
