The fifth round of Sino-US talks in Kuala Lumpur has ended, with the Chinese representative making two statements: the U.S. is firm, and China is resolute.
I just read the news from Xinhua and foreign media about the Sino-US talks in Kuala Lumpur. Overall, it feels like a tough battle, as expected by the public.
Li Chenggang confirmed this in front of the press after the meeting, saying, "The U.S. expressed its position firmly, and China is determined to protect its interests."
Please note the words 'firm' and 'resolute', which indicate that this round of talks was another process of sharp exchanges, and the outcome was the formation of a preliminary consensus.
From Bessenert's comments, this is also proven. He said that the talks have already reached a "general framework" on issues such as rare earths and fentanyl, for further discussion by the heads of state.
From the last sentence, it seems to indicate that there will be further face-to-face meetings in South Korea.
I think, considering the atmosphere outside the meeting room, we have achieved our expected goals.
On the contrary, from Bessenert's expression, it doesn't seem to be so easy, and one can feel a sense of helplessness.
Perhaps it was because he had been facing Li Chenggang for two days, or perhaps it was the feeling of hitting a wall.
In short, after five rounds of talks, I feel that each time we are improving, and their moves not only were defused but also precisely counterattacked.
Maybe talks will become the new normal in the coming period, since this has gone far beyond trade issues and is about setting new rules.
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