“Storytelling is important for the U.S.-China competition, which is staged in the international arena with the whole world watching. The Chinese interlocutors are often seen as consummate wordsmiths, doing a far better job than their American counterparts. In March in Alaska, for instance, China's most senior foreign policy official Yang Jiechi publicly announced that the U.S. is 'not qualified' (meiyou zige) to speak to China from a position of strength. It was the most famous line from the meeting. It was also the most embarrassing moment for Washington.”
09 Nov 2021
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