Others have called diplomatic relations with China a threat to national interests, but retired Adm. Michael Mullen warned of the “disaster” that could result if the U.S. decouples from China.
US President Joe Biden, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands before meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, on Monday, November 14, 2022. (Source: Alex Brandon/AP Photo)for
Decoupling of China-US Relations Might Doom the World
Mullen told Maria Bartiromo on Sunday that if they are entirely separated, there will be no way for them to discuss their military and nuclear capabilities. Without a mechanism to connect, the result might spell doom for the entire world. Mullen’s remarks followed White House rhetoric emphasizing the importance and mutual benefit of “competition” between the United States and China ahead of President Biden’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping this month at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco.
At a recent press conference, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre called the encounter “intense diplomacy” and “tough conversation.” We continue to follow our China policy. We’ve indicated we want to move forward with China, and you’ll see intense diplomacy. She said the president will have a tough but vital conversation. Mullen said the U.S. and China should agree not to go to war over Taiwan after the summit. “I think that would be a huge first step,” he told Bartiromo. Mullen suggested “moving forward” in a “constructive” manner instead of severing relations with China.
They are unable to communicate and are prone to make mistakes when attempting to disconnect. China has received over 1,300 sanctions. The efficiency of these procedures is unknown; nevertheless, in the case of fentanyl, two companies produce the precursors. They sanctioned them, and the Chinese responded, ‘We’re not going to let you deal with these enterprises or this issue until the sanctions are withdrawn. ‘He stressed the need for communication channels. They are economically intertwined. It takes time to decouple. Leaders are in control of this relationship, and it is up to them to bring it forward so that it can exist positively on Earth. During an interview with “FOX News Sunday’s” Shannon Bream, former Army Vice Chief of Staff and FOX News contributor Gen. Jack Keane emphasized the importance of diplomatic relations with China. “We have to have discussions with our number one adversary,” he said, adding that the United States must regulate semi-conductor imports and “decouple” from China while arming Taiwan.
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