hégě liǎnglì, dòuzé jùshāng | 合则两利，斗则俱伤
Meaning: If we join sides, both side benefit, if we fight, both sides suffer.
Original: 习近平指出，历史昭示我们，中美合则两利、斗则俱伤。一个稳定、健康、可持续发展的中美关系符合两国共同利益和国际社会期待。希望双方秉持相互尊重、和平共处、合作共赢的原则，加强对话沟通，妥善管控分歧，拓展互利合作，走出一条新时期中美正确相处之道，造福两国，惠及世界。
Background: A phrase used frequently by Xi Jinping to describe U.S.-China relations that saw an uptick during the first Trump presidency, this phrase was used again in Xi’s congratulatory call to President-elect Donald Trump. A series of past examples, as well as a detailed explanation of the phrase can be found below:
Sources: 习近平向美国当选总统特朗普致贺电 (2024)
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