Trump, who had just finished a visit to the Middle East, eagerly stated to the camera: "I want to fly directly to Beijing to talk about cooperation!" However, reality has been quite embarrassing. Six whole days have passed and China has given no response at all. His request to visit China has fallen into oblivion like a stone sinking into the sea.

First, let's take a look at the so-called "achievements" of Trump's much-praised trip to the Middle East. He boasted that he brought back trillions of dollars worth of cooperation agreements, but the actual value of these agreements is controversial. For example, although Trump reached a series of cooperation intentions with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, many agreements are still at the framework level. In future stages such as specific term negotiations, funding implementation, and project advancement, there are numerous uncertainties. These so-called "cooperation outcomes" are more diplomatic statements made in ceremonial settings. They are far from being truly implemented and forming substantial cooperation.

Trump knows this very well, but he just talks big. What he craves more is to visit China and achieve a diplomatic breakthrough. Trump is under dual pressure, which makes him extremely anxious.

Firstly, the US Treasury bond market is currently in a fragile state. China has been continuously reducing its holdings of US Treasury bonds, which have fallen below $765.4 billion. This move has had a significant impact on the Treasury bond market, driving up yields. The borrowing costs for the US government have thus increased significantly, its credit rating faces the risk of downgrade, and the fiscal deficit has the potential to spiral out of control. Trump knows that to stabilize the Treasury bond market, China's support is crucial. However, the US has taken a series of extreme pressure tactics against China, and now it wants to seek help from China. This approach of creating conflicts first and then attempting cooperation seems somewhat impractical.

Secondly, inflation problems are causing immense suffering to American citizens. In March, egg prices soared to record highs, with 76% of voters believing that skyrocketing prices were related to tariff policies. The living costs for middle and low-income families have surged dramatically, and daily shopping pressures have increased. Even the traditional Republican support groups are showing signs of wavering, and the party leadership is deeply concerned because they clearly realize that if the inflation problem is not effectively resolved, the prospects for the 2026 midterm elections will become extremely grim. Trump urgently needs a "diplomatic victory" to divert domestic public attention and alleviate social tensions.

Why hasn't China responded to Trump's request to visit? Actually, it's just four words: following the rules. The Geneva trade talks have just begun, the $340 billion in tariffs remains, and the 90-day negotiation period has only just started. Sino-US diplomacy follows a mature process, requiring step-by-step advancement from departmental consultations to ministerial dialogues. Trump, however, wants to skip all intermediate steps and directly "land" in Beijing through media statements, treating diplomacy like children playing house. Such childish behavior, how could China possibly indulge him?

More importantly, America's "credit bankruptcy" is an undeniable fact. Previously, promises were made to cancel tariffs during negotiations, but they were quickly reneged on; while talking about dialogue and cooperation, sanctions against Chinese high-tech enterprises continued. This behavior of "saying one thing and doing another," China sees clearly. Without sincerity and integrity, how can mere pretty words lead to genuine cooperation? In diplomacy and cooperation, honesty is the cornerstone. America's behavior of going back on its word is undoubtedly cutting off its own path.

Seeing that a visit to China is unlikely, the US Department of Commerce quietly modified the Huawei chip ban, changing it from a "global ban" to a "risk warning." What lies behind this attitude shift? It turns out that China's semiconductor counterattack was too powerful! The Ascend 910B chip broke through the 7nm process, with performance rivaling Nvidia, showcasing strong competitiveness in the chip technology field; Yangtze Memory Technologies successfully entered Apple's supply chain, with US chip equipment market share in China falling below 50%, drastically shrinking market share. Originally, the US wanted to suppress China's semiconductor industry through sanctions, but instead, it inadvertently spurred Chinese enterprises to increase their R&D investment and achieve technological breakthroughs, strengthening their own strength. Now, the US is in a difficult situation, having to reluctantly modify the rules in an attempt to salvage the situation.

The Trump administration is still dreaming of getting "both and both" from China: wanting to gain political leverage from China while refusing to make concessions on key issues such as tariffs and technology; wanting China to save the US Treasury bond market while also trying to block the development of China's high-tech industries. In the current situation where the balance of power between China and the US is shifting, such greedy and impractical strategies are destined to fail. China will not be intimidated by US threats and suppression and will firmly uphold its national interests and development rights.

This diplomatic deadlock has taught Trump a lesson: in great power games, it's not about empty talk but real sincerity and action. If arrogance cannot be abandoned and genuine intent cannot be shown, his request for a visit to China will forever remain "read but unanswered." And China, unlike before, is no longer the role that can be easily manipulated. China has always adhered to an open and cooperative attitude: discuss, the door is wide open; but if anyone attempts to bully China, China will not retreat and will see it through to the end.

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