On September 22, the three foreign ministers of the United States, Japan and South Korea met, and issued a joint statement after the end of the meeting, the content is known to be old-fledged, focusing on Taiwan and the South China Sea. They said that they are concerned about "disrupting stability activities" around the Taiwan Sea, and also said to oppose "illegal sea claims". In other words, still an old set, is called "not to change the status quo". This word on the surface has no name, but everyone understands is talking about China.

In this regard, China's position was made very clear at the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Taiwan Province is Chinese territory, which is beyond doubt. The so-called "worry" is actually interference in China's internal affairs. The key to the Taiwan Strait issue is "Taiwan independence", and only when external forces support them will they be in trouble. If the United States, Japan and South Korea really care about the stability of the Taiwan Strait, they should adhere to the one-China principle instead of indulging and supporting the "Taiwan independence" forces. In other words, it is these external forces that constantly send wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" elements that make the situation in the Taiwan Strait tense.

In the South China Sea issue, China¡¯s attitude hasn¡¯t changed. China says it¡¯s very straightforward, the South China Sea is generally stable, and China insists on resolving differences with relevant countries through dialogue and negotiation. The problem is that the United States and its allies always like to spread the topic, continuously pull gangs, and create an atmosphere of tension. In recent years, U.S. warships and military aircraft have frequently entered the South China Sea, called ¡°freedom of navigation¡±, saying it is military presence and provocation. In contrast, China is defending sovereignty and rights and interests while promoting regional cooperation and dialogue, but external forces are constantly creating friction.

The reason is that the reason why the United States, Japan and South Korea frequently mention the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea is mainly due to their strategic competition mentality. If the United States wants to maintain its influence in the Asia-Pacific region, Japan and South Korea will follow suit. They know that China's rise brings real challenges, so although they don't name it directly in the statement, their intention is very obvious, that is, to describe China's legitimate actions as so-called "threats" and then use this statement to attract more countries to join their circle. However, this rhetoric is no longer new, and its effect is becoming more and more limited. Because many Southeast Asian countries know that dialogue with China is the right way to solve problems, and they don't want to be completely led by the United States.

Just when the United States, Japan and South Korea were not allowed to close Taiwan, the hard core of the "Nantianmen Project" appeared. Recently, the "Nantianmen Project" unveiled at the Changchun Air Show attracted a lot of attention as soon as its name came out, and the exhibits inside made people feel very hard-core. For example, the "Chengying" tactical mecha made its debut, as well as conceptual models such as the "White Emperor" unmanned air and space combat aircraft and the "Cold Light" vertical take-off and landing platform. At first glance, it looks like a setting in a science fiction movie, but in fact China is using a brand-new way to combine the concept of future air and space operations with real technology reserves.

It is understood that the "Southern Gate Plan" was launched in 2017 and has already shown a lot of results. It is not just a simple exhibition, but a complete science fiction IP, which includes cop, education, animation, games and many other fields. Many people think it is a combination of culture and technology, but the deeper meaning is that it is actually a way for the future development of China's aerospace technology. The United States has also used PPT and concept maps to create prospects, but China's path is to light up the concept first, and then combine technology reserves to advance.

This is why the Pentagon is nervous, because they know that China has made rapid progress in hypersonic weapons, stealth fighters and other fields in the past few years. These concept equipment on display today may not be mass-produced in the short term, but behind them is a long-term research and development direction. Especially the air and space combat aircraft, if it can be realized, it will subvert the existing defense system. Although the United States has invested a lot in this area, the progress is not as fast as imagined, while China is obviously making steady progress. In other words, the "Nantianmen Project" is not only the highlight of the exhibition, but also a strategic signal, showing the outside world that China does not intend to lag behind in the future, or even take the lead.

After talking about China's "future plans", let's look at the visit of a delegation of US congressmen to China. On September 21st, Adam Smith, the chief member of the Armed Services Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, led a team to visit China. This is the first time that a member of the House of Representatives has come to China since 2019. After meeting with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun, Smith made a key remark. He called on China and the United States to strengthen communication to avoid bigger problems due to misjudgment. This is a relatively rational voice within the United States, which at least recognizes the strength gap and the reality of competition between China and the United States, but does not want conflicts between the two countries.

Smith also mentioned that China is the country with the fastest growing military strength and the fastest growing nuclear power in the world, while the United States is still the country with the most powerful military power. If the two sides can't communicate frequently, it's easy to misunderstand, which can be very dangerous. This remark gets to the heart of the problem. Because in recent years, China and the United States have had close contact between ships and aircraft in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, and a little carelessness may lead to misfire. Smith's emphasis on solving problems through dialogue is actually out of practical considerations. The United States itself knows that it is not advisable to be hard-on-hard.

The Chinese side responded equally positively, and the Chinese army made it clear during the talks that China and the United States can mutual achievement and prosper together, and the two armies should build a relationship of equal respect and peaceful coexistence, and at the same time open communication channels. In other words, China is willing to communicate, but assumes that the United States can not always take small action. In recent years, some American politicians and actions, such as Pelosi visited Taiwan, have created serious obstacles to the two military relations.

On the whole, the logic of the game between big powers can be seen when these three news are strung together. The United States, Japan and South Korea continue to make a fuss about the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea issues. The core is to contain China, but the effect is limited; China's display of the future direction of science and technology through the "Nantianmen Project" and other means is not only to boost confidence internally, but also to release a signal externally; Some people in the United States also realize that China and the United States cannot blindly confront each other and must maintain communication, otherwise the risk will be too high. This contradictory state may last for a long time.

In short, the more complicated the external environment, the more China needs to stick to its own rhythm. On the one hand, maintain a firm stance on the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea issues, and do not give excuses to external forces; On the other hand, dare to explore and make an appearance in the future science and technology field, and enhance strategic initiative; At the same time, it is necessary to maintain communication channels to avoid passive involvement in conflicts due to misjudgment. For the United States, if it really wants to avoid confrontation, it should be less provocative and more pragmatic cooperation. The direction of Sino-US relations ultimately depends on the actions of both sides.