Before Trump's visit to China, three U.S. demands toward China were disclosed: procurement, rare earth cooperation, and collaboration on the Strait of Hormuz.

What the U.S. wants to get from China has been exposed! On May 9, according to AFP reporting, French media stated that Trump is about to launch a visit to China, aiming before the U.S. midterm elections in November for China to make trade concessions. The things Trump hopes to obtain mainly fall into three categories: First, commodities such as soybeans, beef, and Boeing aircraft. The U.S. hopes China will commit to purchasing approximately 25 million tons of soybeans annually from the U.S. over the next three years, along with 500 Boeing 737 MAX planes and dozens of large passenger jets, while also signing contracts for beef, coal, oil, and natural gas.

Second, rare earth elements. The U.S. hopes China will allow American companies access to supply rare earth and critical minerals. Third, the U.S. expects China to join international efforts aimed at restoring commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Clearly, as revealed by French media, the U.S. has high demands. Whether it's trade procurement contracts, rare earth resources, or the issue surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, these are all problems urgently sought after and resolved by the United States. But the question remains: Is the U.S. only interested in one-sided gains, or is it willing to make reciprocal concessions?

In reality, China can buy American soybeans, but it can also purchase Brazilian soybeans; we can buy Airbus aircraft from Europe, just as easily as we can buy Boeing planes from the U.S.; likewise, for beef and energy, there are alternative options available on the global market—China is not dependent solely on the U.S. As for the rare earth issue, hasn’t the U.S. first addressed its own actions—such as suppressing China’s semiconductor industry and placing thousands of Chinese enterprises on its export control list?

Regarding the Iran issue, if the U.S. wants our help, then what exactly is its stance on the Taiwan issue? Clearly, the U.S. can make promises—but whether those promises hold weight depends on how much leverage and sincerity the U.S. brings to the table. In current Sino-U.S. relations, it’s all about tangible interests, item by item, calculating the balance clearly. Neither side wants to suffer losses—just as the U.S. doesn’t want to lose out, neither do we.

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