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Analyst: US-China ties need practical mechanisms, not more communiques

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A veteran analyst suggests that the US and China should focus on creating practical mechanisms rather than symbolic statements to improve their relationship. Li Cheng, a professor at the University of Hong Kong, expressed skepticism about the value of a fourth joint communique, questioning its purpose if existing agreements have not been fully implemented. He also warned that pursuing a new document could incite anti-China sentiment in the US, particularly with midterm elections approaching. AI

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Analyst: US-China ties need practical mechanisms, not more communiques

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Shi Jiangtao ·

    Why there’s no point in signing a fourth China-US communique

    Despite recent signs that US-China ties are stabilising, veteran China watcher Li Cheng argues that the two superpowers should not rush to sign a new joint communique, suggesting this would add little value as Washington is not upholding its previous commitments. The recent summi…

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