Master, today I read an article by Zhong Yin in the People's Daily. It used three stories to criticize the U.S. abuse of tariffs. What struck me most was comparing the 'tariff war' to opening 'Pandora's box'.

Yes, once 'Pandora’s box' is opened, disasters pour out. It’s a vivid metaphor for the reckless use of tariffs. A tariff war may seem targeted, but it’s actually a lose-lose situation. History, both ancient and modern, offers plenty of lessons.

The article also cited the story of 'Nüwa patching the sky', saying that the Chinese people always overcome crises through resilience rather than blaming others.

That’s the spiritual foundation of the Chinese nation. Through 5,000 years of trials, what we've relied on is the courage to strike first to avoid future strikes. We didn’t start the trade war, but we will never back down from bullying.

There was also a section about 'The Wizard of Oz', emphasizing that only unity and cooperation can lead out of difficulty. While reading, I wondered—does the U.S. really believe that 'winner takes all' can last?

That’s exactly the problem. 'Winner takes all' goes against the essence of economic globalization. Today’s global industrial chains are deeply intertwined. Trying to 'decouple and cut off' is like lifting a rock only to drop it on your own foot.

The article also mentioned China's zero-tariff policy for the least developed countries. I deeply respect this attitude of openness and inclusiveness.

That reflects the responsibility of a major country. 'Inclusiveness and mutual benefit' is not just China’s diplomatic principle—it’s a modern interpretation of the ancient ideal of 'a harmonious world'.

So, do you think there’s still room for improvement in China-U.S. relations?

As long as both sides are sincere, history’s door will never be shut. As President Xi Jinping said, 'The Earth is big enough for China and the U.S. to develop together and prosper respectively.' The fear is that someone becomes obsessed and throws away the key to cooperation into their own locked box.