It is foreseeable that the “America first” policy will undermine the present global economic and geopolitical patterns, bringing uncertainty to the world. But so long as both sides give up the mentality of zero-sum rivalry and persist in cooperation, the Sino-US relationship will come through the current period of uncertainty and maintain the momentum of steady and healthy development.

Former top Chinese diplomat He Yafei on how to manage China-US relations under Trump, suggesting ways to deal with trade deficit and expand on areas where the two governments can work together.

Expectations are on the rise as to what should and could China do to "make globalization work and great again." But this will not only be an onerous task for China.

The problem is NOT with globalization. Globalization is in the DNA of human society and a key lifeline for mankind.

Instead of pursuing military alliances, a legacy of the post- World War II, China chooses to knit a web of global partners, 97 to be exact by the end of 2016. Equality, peace, inclusiveness and tolerance of hallmarks of this cooperative partnership.

From the First Opium War of 1840 to the founding of the People’s Republic in 1949, China has suffered injustice, humiliation and wars waged by foreign powers in what is commonly known as the "century of humiliation."

For the Chinese, peace and harmony are the core elements in managing family affairs, as well as national and global affairs, underscoring why China has been pursuing a path of peaceful development.

2003, 2008, 2009 and 2016 mark the milestones that saw China moving from the perimeter to the center in G-20 as China was becoming more interested and astute in participating in global governance.

Unlike in the confrontation 1970s, China and Russia have established a comprehensive strategic partnership and see eye-to-eye on key international issues. The US and Russia, meanwhile, have many strategic conflicts and are unlikely to develop a close relationship, despite President-elect Trump’s possible wishful thinking.

If the new president’s military and budget priorities don’t change, the U.S. is likely to lose the leverage it has with allies by underwriting their defense and to start a new arms race when a stronger U.S. military upends the current balance of power.