After two of China's neighboring countries gave in to Trump, an unusual voice was heard from the Chinese official circle: when it is time to act, we will not be soft.

One point is evident: Trump's lack of confidence, he has never dared to confront China one-on-one. Thus, rallying China's neighboring countries has become his go-to strategy.

In the past few days, it is heart-wrenching to see that two of China's neighboring countries have indeed given in to Trump: The first one is Indonesia. According to the latest news from the Observer Network, Indonesia has promised to import more American goods worth up to $19 billion. This time, Indonesia was hit with a "reciprocal tariff" of 32% by the U.S., and its high-ranking officials may believe they can't handle it. It is expected that the negotiations between the two countries will be completed within two months. The second country is South Korea. South Korea is currently in a semi-political vacuum phase. Recently, Acting President Han Duck-soo clearly stated: "We South Koreans received a lot of aid from the United States in the 20th century, and they created conditions for our current prosperity, so we will not resist America's tariffs." Moreover, when accepting media interviews, Han Duck-soo even said: We owe the United States. Goodness me, this is the first time I've seen such a "understanding" and "grateful" South Korean politician. Forget the fact that the U.S. has sucked so much blood out of South Korea over the decades, let me ask you this: Can the South Korean public accept such a "slippery slide" by their politicians?

In response to Trump's provocations around China, China naturally cannot remain indifferent. On April 21st, according to the latest information from the Ministry of Commerce, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce accepted media interviews. When talking about Trump pressuring other countries to counter China, the spokesperson emphasized two points: 1. Strongly oppose any party sacrificing our Chinese interests to reach a deal with Trump; 2. If any country dares to do so, China will certainly strongly retaliate. The Ministry of Commerce has made its stance very clear. No matter which country it is, if you yourself compromise to hegemony, that's your own cowardice, and China won't interfere. China's bottom line is that you cannot sacrifice China's interests to kneel; if such things happen, no matter which country it is, we won't hold back. This statement from the Ministry of Commerce undoubtedly puts considerable pressure on India and Japan. After all, Trump's focus next will be on Japan and India. Regarding India, Vice President Pence will meet Modi in New Delhi. Previously, Indian government officials have criticized Trump's tariff policies, but formal negotiations between the two countries have yet to begin. India's economy now relies on BRICS and the SCO, and it has profited greatly from Russian oil. In this situation, it is unlikely that Modi will fully align with the U.S., and he certainly wouldn't risk completely offending China. As for Japan, Trump is exerting extreme pressure on Shinohara, who is now dealing with the U.S. with one word: delay. He is not in a hurry to reach an agreement with the U.S. He wants to observe two things: 1. Whether other U.S. allies will succumb to the U.S., especially the EU; 2. Whether China can ultimately comprehensively suppress the U.S. in the tariff war. Only after clarifying these two things will Shinohara be able to make a final decision. Of course, during this process, Trump will definitely threaten and entice. Let’s see what the results of this ultimate tug-of-war between the two sides will be. In summary, for friendly neighboring countries like Indonesia, we hope their senior officials will think twice, as the agreement has yet to be signed. They can wait a little longer and make decisions after seeing the big picture. As for traditional allies like South Korea, we don't even feel like advising them anymore. Let's hope they manage themselves well! For more details, let us continue to follow up. Original source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7495600618208281097/ Disclaimer: The article only represents the author's personal views. Please express your attitude by clicking the [like/dislike] buttons below.