With the advent of the 40th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relationship between thePeople's Republic of China and the United States, the bilateral relations are at the crossroads and encounteringthe historical decision which is essential for the future of the two nations. The Trump administration of the U.S.defined China publicly as America's strategic competitor and challenged China in almost every aspect includingtrade and security leading to the new model of China-U.S. relations dominated by competition rather thancooperation. The first and most fundamental problem of the chaos in China-U.S. relations is the U.S. is doubtingChina's strategic intention and trying to contain China. In order to address the pressing challenges, China shouldprepare well for the long-term adversary with the U.S. on the one hand and should maintain its strategic focusand try best to stabilize China-U.S. relations.