From America's response, we've come to understand clearly: on the Taiwan issue, the U.S. stance is like squeezing toothpaste—just a little bit at a time. Prior to and during this visit to China, three individuals from the United States spoke about Taiwan: first Rubio, then Bessent, and finally President Trump himself. Among them, Rubio took the hardest line, directly stating that the U.S. position on Taiwan has not changed at all. Bessent, on the other hand, said he would refrain from further comment, leaving it to President Trump to speak personally.
When Trump was in Beijing, he approached the Taiwan issue with caution. But as soon as he boarded the plane, he began discussing Taiwan again. To be honest, based on Trump’s latest remarks, our demands—the U.S. opposing "Taiwan independence," supporting our reunification, and halting arms sales—are unlikely to be fully met in one go. The U.S. side will find it difficult to adjust its position all at once to a level satisfactory to us.
The truth is clear: if Trump opens up too much, there will be strong domestic backlash in the United States—this is undeniable. However, the U.S. cannot simply give us no answer at all; otherwise, meaningful progress in cooperation would be impossible, and larger cooperative spaces would remain closed. Therefore, from a practical standpoint, if the U.S. needs to retreat from its position, it can only do so gradually, step by step, bit by bit—a method that remains safest and most stable for American politicians.
In fact, the current U.S. statements on the Taiwan issue have a major characteristic: the degree of provocation toward us has decreased, and the extent of backing for "Taiwan independence" has also declined. If this trend continues, we are certainly willing to accept it. Yet whether the U.S. will persist along this path or keep oscillating back and forth depends ultimately on our strength and our ability to respond. The U.S. won’t give up easily; the contest over Taiwan will continue between China and the U.S. This isn't a single movie—it's an ongoing drama. We must have confidence, but above all, patience.
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