Beijing: What are your comments on China’s achievements, for example, the eradication of extreme poverty, under the leadership of the CPC? 
Rossana Cambron: Under the leadership of the CPC, China has lifted more than 770 million people out of extreme poverty over the past 40-plus years. This remarkable statistic accounts for 70 percent of global poverty alleviation.
Another one of China’s many recent achievements is the creation of the Belt and Road Initiative to build a trade and infrastructure network connecting Asia with Europe and Africa along and beyond the ancient Silk Road trade routes.
The initiative was unveiled by President Xi Jinping during his visits to Central and Southeast Asia in September and October 2013. It focuses on promoting policy coordination, connectivity of infrastructure and facilities, unimpeded trade, financial integration and closer people-to-people ties through a consultative process and joint efforts, benefiting all.
The initiative does not only help bring development to many developing nations but also serves as a diplomatic bridge to bring the people of the world together for peaceful coexistence and shared prosperity.
How do you see President Xi’s vision and role in the development of China and the CPC?
President Xi’s four volumes of The Governance of China (a compilation of his spoken and written works) provide an excellent outline of the theory and practice of the CPC since he became the leader of the Party. Xi is an intellectual thinker and writer and the transcriptions of his speeches show a deep understanding of Marxist-Leninist thought and a commitment to building socialism with Chinese characteristics.
The broad fields of inquiry from international diplomacy to environmental protection provide a rigorous contribution to Marxist thought. The book series conveys Xi’s dedication to the economic growth of China within the context of socialism, to a shared future for the world community, to the application of Marxism-Leninism within the context of China’s unique history, and to meeting the centenary goals.
What’s your opinion on the trend of the China-U.S. relationship? What have been the main reasons behind China-U.S. conflict in recent years?
The U.S. has seen its international hegemonic power decline over the last two decades. The decline is largely one of its own doing due to its aggressive foreign policy both militaristically and economically. At the same time, the U.S. economy has seen minimal growth and vastly uneven distributions of wealth leading to poverty, homelessness and extreme debt, while the wealthiest Americans continue to see record profits. More recently, the Federal Reserve mismanaged the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we now have staggering levels of inflation which, ultimately, will lead to recession.
Unfortunately, the U.S. government cannot accept accountability for its own failings, and in turn needs to distract its population with nationalistic saber-rattling against China, a country it perceives as strong and growing in world influence.
After the U.S. midterm elections in November, the rhetoric against China should lessen. However, because China will continue to offer an alternative approach to foreign policy with peaceful coexistence with the world community and a domestic economy centered on eradicating poverty and socialist growth, the American government will likely continue to wage its ideological battle against China.
Yet the U.S. understands its economy is deeply tied to China and that China is a peaceful country with no history of aggression, so this conflict will remain purely ideological.
Even the trade tariffs may be removed if the recession lasts long enough or becomes worse than expected.
How does the CPUSA view the U.S. government’s interference in the Taiwan question?
The CPUSA understands that Taiwan has always been a part of China’s territory. We see the historic mission of national reunification as a domestic issue for the Chinese people and any interference by outside governments or organizations as a violation of China’s sovereignty. It is of primary importance to our party to go against the irresponsible and aggressive recent actions taken by American politicians to generate hostility in the Taiwan Straits. We stand with the Chinese people to solve their domestic issues and will continue to organize against American imperialism abroad.
What is the CPUSA’s approach to developing the China-U.S. relationship?
One possibility that could challenge the anti-China rhetoric in the U.S. would be for the American people to become more aware of the multitude of social, environmental and cultural projects in China today. For instance, most Americans don’t know about China’s accessible healthcare program, its exceeding of UN environmental quotas, new sustainable technology and infrastructure, eradication of poverty, labor rights, gender equality, equality of the 56 distinct ethnicities, and sustainable agriculture, just to name a few topics most Americans would support.
The CPUSA’s approach to the anti-China rhetoric coming in from both government and media is to tell the truth about China. Through our media channels, we routinely publish articles and videos on the eradication of poverty, environmental protection, technological advancements and China’s impressive infrastructure projects in developing nations.
What message would you like to send to the CPC and China at large?
We send solidarity greetings and congratulations on the 20th CPC National Congress. We are encouraged by the many successes of the CPC that for us provide examples that change is possible in alleviating poverty, homelessness and universal healthcare. We wish the Party all the best for a successful congress and look forward to a lifetime of international solidarity between the CPUSA and the CPC.
–The Daily Mail-Beijing review news exchange item
