Media should play an important role

Media should play an important role

Sun Shangwu, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of China Daily

China-US relations are the most important bilateral relations in the world today. An ancient Chinese poem says "Yesterday's Bitterness, Today's Warmth" aptly captures the common hopes and expectations of people in both countries and beyond that the two countries can build a sound and amicable relationship.

The "San Francisco Vision" has set the course for sound relations between China and the US. Following that course will promote the continuous improvement and development of bilateral relations, as well as contribute to global peace and development.

China and the United States have wide-ranging common interests, including those in traditional areas such as trade and agriculture, but also those in emerging fields such as climate action and artificial intelligence. Win-win cooperation has been the enduring narrative of China-US relations over the past half-century. That cooperation has been mutually beneficial and it is something that both sides should continue to strive to strengthen. Chinese and American media should play a more proactive role in this regard.

Face-to-face dialogue and heartfelt communication between the two peoples can better resolve differences and build consensus. In the face of the significant "deficit in understanding" and "deficit in trust" that hinder the improvement of Sino-US relations, China Daily holds true to its mission to be a connector between China and the world. As part of its efforts to serve as a bridge between China and the US, China Daily continually organizes distinctive and branded events to facilitate dialogue and exchanges. Today's China-US public diplomacy forum, jointly organized by China Daily, Renmin University of China, and China Public Diplomacy Association is the latest example.

Starting from San Francisco, China-US relations have entered a new period of development opportunities. We believe that with the concerted efforts of various sectors in China and the United States, bilateral relations will continue to advance in a direction that serves the common well-being of the peoples of both countries.