In light of the escalating tension between United States and ChinaFormer US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger warned of the danger of this conflict, considering that it could turn into “the greatest challenge facing humanity.”
Kissinger stressed in an interview with CNN, excerpts of which were shown on Friday evening, that the two countries have the ability to destroy the world, stressing that the military conflict between them would make the world worse than it was after World War I.
“No restrictions”
He also added that “the unique thing about the situation is that both countries have the potential to destroy the world, and when they come into conflict, there are no restrictions in the use of technology.”
He also pointed out that “if there was a military conflict between the United States and China, the world would look infinitely worse today than it was after the First World War,” saying I think it is the duty of our foreign policy and theirs to discuss issues that can slip out of control. .
“You weren’t wise”
As for the visit of the Speaker of Parliament Nancy Pelosi for Taiwan He considered it “unwise”, and made matters worse, giving Beijing an opportunity to threaten Taiwan.
It is noteworthy that Kissinger repeatedly called for a policy of reconciliation with China, and had traveled to it in November 2019, and warned of an escalation between Washington and Beijing. He also met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
These statements come as tension rises between the two countries, especially over the Taiwan issue, especially after China conducted military exercises this month to express its anger over Pelosi’s visit to Taipei, blaming Washington for raising the tension.
Beijing considers Taiwan the most important and sensitive issue in its relations with the United States, and stresses that it is an inalienable part of its territory.