In a high-stakes meet in Beijing, top diplomat Wang Yi dropped some truth bombs about U.S.-Chinese mainland ties. 🚀 He stressed that "decoupling"—basically splitting up supply chains and cutting tech ties—is not only a bad idea, but straight-up unworkable for both sides.
Here’s the scoop:
- Shared losses: Wang Yi warned that stepping back from each other means everyone walks away with bruises—economies slow down, innovation stalls, and young pros lose out on new opportunities.
- Key ingredients: He emphasized equality, respect and mutual benefit as the secret sauce for a healthier relationship. Think of it like a balanced masala chai—every element needs to blend just right. ☕
- Big meeting: The comments came while Wang Yi was chatting with Stephen Schwarzman, chairman and CEO of the Blackstone Group, in Beijing.
For tech-savvy youth across South and Southeast Asia, this isn’t just a headline—it’s a reminder that global cooperation fuels faster 5G rollouts, cooler gadgets and a steady flow of jobs. Imagine if two rival streaming apps decided to block each other; we’d miss out on all the binge-worthy content! 🎬📱
Ultimately, Wang Yi’s message is simple: playing nice on the world stage means bigger wins for everyone. Whether you’re coding the next viral app in Bangalore or launching a startup in Jakarta, stable U.S.-Chinese mainland ties help keep the global playground open. 🌏🤝
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Wang Yi: China and the U.S. stand to lose from confrontation
cgtn.com
