"From his March remarks about the U.S.-led West's comprehensive containment, encirclement, and suppression of China... to this November speech of three "will not change" [statements]... we can discern a remarkable change in tone. This shift will convey a positive signal to the Chinese system, and to a certain extent, a broader audience. ...Xi’s... speech... signifies a notable shift in U.S.-China relations from China’s perspective, to "renew China-U.S. friendship", to "advance China-U.S. relations", and to "make even greater contributions to world peace and development". However, how it will be received and responded to in Washington D.C. remains to be seen."