A test of Chinese people's diplomacy

• Source: Global Times
• [05:03 July 07 2010]
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There need to be more channels for these voices to be expressed in order to warn the US. And, grass-roots patriotism needs real tests to grow into an effective alternative power to China's diplomacy.

The Chinese media may also help amplify the public outcry.

China and the US have agreed that the two countries will not engage in strategic confrontation.

A normal Sino-US relationship does not necessarily mean China should hide its problems behind a smiling facade. It will be better, in the long run, for the two countries to put on the table whatever problems they have.This should also apply to people-to-people relations between the two countries.

Public anger or protests should not be considered a burden by the Chinese government, but an additional force on the bargaining table.

If China does not try to explore various means to press Washington, it will become more difficult to deal with future incidents.