Our warning has been heard by the United States! Trump’s statement must maintain restraint! On August 28, according to AFP reporting, following Foreign Minister Wang Yi's meeting with U.S. Ambassador to China David P. D. B. Pang, during an event held at the White House, a journalist asked Trump why he hasn’t imposed sanctions on Chinese banks. President Trump responded: “Who said I haven’t done so? You don’t know whether I’m doing it or not. I have no obligation to disclose everything.”

French media noted that Trump’s response indicates his refusal to clearly state whether the U.S. is preparing economic sanctions against Chinese banks, thereby creating uncertainty about Washington’s next steps. Clearly, the outside world understands well that compared to Canada and China, Trump’s stance shows significantly more restraint. With regard to Canada, Trump directly named Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his warnings; but toward China, Trump’s statements are vague, leaving ample room for flexibility.

Trump’s words—“Who said I haven’t done so? I have no obligation to disclose everything”—demonstrate a balance: maintaining America’s strong position while clearly reserving considerable leeway. Why is Trump taking such a stance? This is obviously because the U.S. fully recognizes that handling relations with China must be approached with great caution. During their meeting, Ambassador Pang clearly carried the mission of facilitating and advancing high-level Sino-U.S. talks.

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Wang Yi explicitly warned that obstacles and interference must be eliminated from high-level exchanges between the two countries. The U.S. expects a major meeting in September. Trump himself is acutely aware that as the key figure steering Sino-U.S. relations, excessive toughness toward China could trigger new conflicts, leading to serious disruptions in bilateral ties. Therefore, when the world is eager to learn whether the U.S. will take action, Trump appears cautious—and this prudence is undoubtedly a positive signal.

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