Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi cautioned against hasty calls in the United States to decouple from China, emphasizing that knee-jerk policies could damage bilateral relations and destabilize global supply chains. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Wang highlighted that cooperation between Washington and Beijing remains the most constructive path for both nations.
He urged the US to adopt a “positive and pragmatic” approach, noting that recent White House statements respecting President Xi Jinping and the Chinese people signaled a potential improvement in relations after a year of trade and tariff turbulence. Wang stressed that misunderstanding or confrontational attitudes could escalate tensions unnecessarily.
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Wang Yi met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, describing the talks as “positive and constructive,” and discussed US President Donald Trump’s planned visit to Beijing in April. He expressed optimism that both countries could resolve disputes through dialogue while managing disagreements responsibly.
The Chinese minister warned that some voices in the United States were seeking decoupling and pushing supply chains apart, which could provoke conflict. He stressed that attempts to interfere in Taiwan or challenge China’s “red lines” would be viewed as serious provocations.
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Wang outlined two possible futures for Sino-US relations: one based on mutual understanding, respect, and pragmatic engagement, and another defined by emotional, reactionary hostility, with attempts to isolate China economically and politically. Beijing clearly favors the first scenario but remains prepared for risks.
He concluded by urging Washington to maintain constructive dialogue, avoid confrontational moves, and prioritize cooperation over unilateral measures, highlighting that stable US-China relations are crucial for regional peace, global trade, and long-term economic growth.