中经评论：别指望中美相争会有“渔翁”得利

Group 1 - The meeting between the leaders of China and the United States in Busan has injected much-needed certainty into the often turbulent bilateral relationship, emphasizing mutual achievement and shared prosperity [1] - The essence of Sino-U.S. economic relations is mutual benefit rather than a zero-sum game, as evidenced by the significant increase in trade from under $2.5 billion in 1979 to nearly $688.3 billion in 2024, with bilateral investment exceeding $260 billion [1] - The imposition of high tariffs by the U.S. at the beginning of the year led to a near halt in bilateral trade, resulting in rising prices for American consumers and increased supply chain costs for businesses [1] Group 2 - Historical evidence shows that trade wars yield no winners, as seen with the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act exacerbating the Great Depression, and ongoing trade conflicts are lowering global economic growth expectations [2] - The interconnectedness of global supply chains means that disruptions in U.S.-China relations can have far-reaching impacts, affecting third-party countries that may mistakenly believe they can benefit from the situation [2] - The complexity of international supply chains implies that any attempts to decouple will lead to significant costs for all involved, with third countries facing additional expenses and limited benefits from shifting orders [2] Group 3 - A healthy and stable Sino-U.S. relationship relies on rational recognition of shared interests and pragmatic management of differences, with recent discussions leading to a preliminary consensus on tariff issues [3] - Economic cooperation should be the cornerstone of Sino-U.S. relations, focusing on long-term benefits rather than falling into a cycle of retaliation [3] - The future of Sino-U.S. relations hinges on moving beyond short-sighted competitive thinking to genuinely practice mutual achievement and shared prosperity, with the recent meeting serving as a positive signal for ongoing dialogue [3]