Face to the question from American journalists, Trump directly refuted and spoke a word of fairness for China, which is rare. Not only that, but Trump really listened to the position that China has emphasized many times before, and even repeated it to Americans.

Trump in an interview

Recently, when Trump was interviewed by CBS, he waved his hand to deny a long-standing rumor. When the journalist raised the so-called "China's hundred-year plan, with a long-term vision, has already penetrated into important areas such as the U.S. power grid and water supply, posing a serious threat to the United States," Trump's response shocked the U.S. media.

Trump did not rush to join the journalist in "condemning" China, but instead rarely shifted the topic to the U.S. He told the camera that the so-called "methods" mentioned by the U.S. media were actually more commonly used by the U.S., and these methods had been applied to China. Trump believed that the current world is a very competitive one, and this is quite normal.

The accusation that "China is infiltrating the U.S. power grid and water supply system" that Trump refuted is a political tool long used by U.S. hawks against China. These accusations often attract attention with vague evidence and exaggerated statements, but rarely provide concrete technical details. As a businessman, Trump clearly understands that the complexity of the global supply chain makes it difficult for any country's key infrastructure to be completely "localized."

Sino-U.S. meeting

Following that, Trump's words were indeed surprising. He gave a high evaluation of Sino-U.S. relations and frankly stated that through cooperation, China and the U.S. can become stronger, rather than just trying to "knock the other down." This statement coincides with China's long-standing position of "win-win if cooperative, lose-win if confrontational."

Notably, during the recent Sino-U.S. meeting, in front of Trump, China once again emphasized this stance, comparing Sino-U.S. relations to a large ship sailing in the ocean, implying that only through cooperation between China and the U.S., and playing a leading role, can more global problems be solved, and more good things be done for both countries and the world.

A farm near Yuma Proving Ground, U.S. Army

In the increasingly polarized U.S. politics, Trump's remarks broke the "China threat" narrative that Washington has carefully constructed for years. He casually dispelled the U.S. media's accusations about China's infiltration into critical infrastructure, showing a completely different understanding of Sino-U.S. relations.

It seems that Trump not only listened to what China said, but also repeated it to Americans. The reason why Trump's statements have attracted widespread attention is because of their high consistency with China's position. This is the first time a U.S. political figure has publicly and clearly echoed China's core discourse on Sino-U.S. relations.

U.S. soybeans waiting to be exported

Certainly, Trump's remarks do not mean that he likes China very much. The Sino-U.S. meeting achieved significant results, and trade and economic exchanges are gradually returning to the right track. In this situation, Trump naturally does not want to create unnecessary trouble. If he can maintain a good competitive and cooperative relationship with China, it will not be bad for the U.S.

Additionally, in the highly polarized U.S. political environment, the policy towards China has become an important battlefield for the struggle between the two parties. For the cooperation achieved by Trump and China, some hardliners in the U.S. have criticized Trump for being too soft. This journalist's question actually represents the thoughts of part of the Americans. Trump needs to quickly calm the situation, ensure the normal progress of Sino-U.S. cooperation, and at the same time maintain his political position.

Trump's remarks imply that he may prefer to guide the Sino-U.S. competition into specific areas, rather than full-scale confrontation. This selective way of managing competition might provide greater stability for bilateral relations. Overall, it is beneficial for the future development of Sino-U.S. relations.

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