US should improve ties for own good

Editor's note: Amid the complex and evolving global economic landscape, China has many advantages to sustain its economic growth, because of its economic resilience and untapped potential. Three experts share their views on the issue with China Daily.

The "Make America Great Again" rallying cry is vital for understanding US President Donald Trump's China policy. Among other things, the rallying cry tends to portray China as the primary ideological, geopolitical and economic rival of the United States. However, the self-centered nature of the slogan will not benefit the US; instead, it will likely harm it.

In contrast, the US' cooperation with China and the rest of the world will yield mutual benefit. This raises a question: How do economic relations evolve between the world's two largest economies? There are numerous stereotypes, most of which are misguided.