China hawks must learn to see reason

Editor's Note: Violating the consensus reached by the presidents of China and the US on the sidelines of the Osaka G20 Summit in June, some in the United States have escalated the trade frictions with China. Zhong Sheng, a columnist for People's Daily, comments:

It is an international practice to honor the consensus reached between two heads of state - more so if the consensus can help resolve bilateral economic and trade disputes.

Only by fully understanding the massive overlapping of interests between China and the US and recognizing their economic and trade cooperation is mutually beneficial can the two countries resolve their economic and trade issues through consultation on the basis of equality and mutual respect.