Finding more 'everyday diplomats' between China and the US: Global Times editorial

How can a cup of bubble tea or a piece of fried chicken touch people-to-people ties between China and the US? Perhaps the answer lies in those waiting in line.

Hopefully, New Zealand will carefully weigh its own weight, refrain from actions that are neither graceful nor wise, and stop acting out until it is rebuffed by the Chinese side.

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How should we weigh the Chinese top leader's state visit to the US after 11 years? Former senior US diplomat Chas Freeman shared his view: It is an exercise in the maintenance of a relationship, an effort to slow the deterioration of that relationship. Things can evolve over time. And seeking common ground while reserving differences for later resolution is entirely appropriate.

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