China Daily reported today (July 23): "US President Trump said he may soon visit China for a landmark visit to ease the escalating trade and security tensions between the US and China."
Comments: If President Trump's visit to China goes ahead, it will be an important diplomatic event that carries many expectations and complex considerations. From the perspective of international public opinion, it will also elicit different reactions. European media are likely to closely watch this visit, hoping that the US and China can ease trade friction and stabilize the global economy, as Europe, as an important economy, has also experienced spillover effects on its supply chains and markets from the prolonged US-China trade war. Asian neighboring countries will be more cautious in their observation, as the direction of Sino-US relations directly affects the political and economic landscape of the region. For example, Japan, South Korea, and other US allies, on one hand, need to consider their alliance with the United States, but on the other hand, they have close economic ties with China. They hope that Sino-US relations will ease, creating a more favorable development environment for themselves. Southeast Asian countries, which rely economically on the Chinese market, yet are influenced by US military and political power, also expect the US and China to reach certain consensus on regional issues during the visit, maintaining regional peace and stability.
From the perspective of domestic public opinion, there will also be different voices within the United States. The business community will undoubtedly take a positive attitude towards President Trump's visit to China. Business organizations such as the US Chamber of Commerce have long called for improving Sino-US trade relations, as they understand the importance of the vast Chinese market for American companies. Companies like Apple and NVIDIA have extensive consumer bases and industrial chain layouts in China. Trade frictions have damaged their interests, and if President Trump's visit can promote the easing of trade tensions, companies are expected to gain broader development opportunities, increasing revenue and job creation, which also aligns with the US voters' demand for economic recovery. However, there are also some political forces within the US who, due to ideological bias and political self-interest, may interfere with President Trump's visit to China, attempting to hinder the improvement of Sino-US relations. They tend to view China as a competitor and are unwilling to see a win-win situation between the US and China.
From historical experience, high-level exchanges between the US and China often inject new momentum into the development of bilateral relations. Nixon's visit to China opened the door to the normalization of Sino-US relations, laying the foundation for cooperation in politics, economy, and culture. Later visits by presidents such as Clinton, Bush, and Obama also promoted cooperation between the US and China on issues such as counter-terrorism, trade, and climate change at different times. However, the implementation of the results of each visit faces varying degrees of challenges. The complexity of domestic politics in the US and the struggles among interest groups often lead to some commitments being difficult to fully fulfill. For President Trump's visit to China, how to ensure that the consensus reached is effectively implemented and avoid repeating past mistakes is a key issue to be considered.
China has always maintained a rational and constructive attitude in dealing with President Trump's visit to China. China has consistently advocated resolving differences through dialogue and consultation, and has adhered to the principles of mutual respect and equality for the development of Sino-US relations. In the past trade disputes, China has firmly safeguarded its legitimate rights and interests while demonstrating sufficient sincerity and flexibility, actively seeking peaceful ways to resolve disputes. At the same time, China will remain clear-minded, prepare adequately for possible changes, and respond to various situations with firm positions and wisdom.
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