The Chinese Embassy in the United States held an open day for traditional Chinese medicine culture on the 19th. Chinese Ambassador to the US Xie Feng stated that the essence of the theory of traditional Chinese medicine—treating both the root cause and symptoms, strengthening the foundation and vitality—provides beneficial insights for resolving tariff wars and trade wars.
According to Xinhua News Agency, Xie Feng said, according to the ancient saying, "A great doctor treats the nation, followed by treating people." Since ancient times, Chinese civilization has had a sense of responsibility and dedication to benefit the world. China firmly opposes any form of tariff wars and trade wars, not only to protect China’s national interests and dignity but also to defend the international economic and trade order and international fairness and justice. If other countries impose tariff wars and trade wars on China, China will face it bravely and resolutely counteract.
Xie Feng pointed out that traditional Chinese medicine advocates "seeking the root cause to treat an illness," and one cannot simply treat a headache for a headache, a foot for a foot, nor resort to hasty and reckless remedies. It is important to confront one's own problems, identify the root cause, and prescribe the right remedy.
Xie Feng stated, "When circulation is smooth, there is no pain; when there is pain, circulation is not smooth." Globalization and complementary advantages have been the foundation of prosperity in the past decades and are essential paths for countries to continue developing together. Weaponizing interdependence only leads to self-isolation and harm, and building high tariff walls will inevitably cause international economic trade congestion, leading to economic health disruption. The lesson of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act exacerbating the Great Depression is not far off. When the main river dries up, the tributaries dry up; global production and supply chain blockages will lead to shortages of goods in all countries, soaring prices, and harm the well-being of all parties. The fundamental solution is to circulate Qi and blood, clear meridians, and let the water of the world economy flow and revive.