Trump is speaking to us again! Despite our recent launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, on July 6, U.S. President Trump said at an event that he expects to meet with Chinese officials around September 24, coinciding with the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Trump stated that one of the reasons for constructing a new banquet hall at the White House is the potential visit by Chinese leaders. For example, if the Chinese delegation arrives around September 24, we need a banquet hall capable of hosting thousands—everyone wants to meet him.
Evidently, from Trump’s remarks, he completely avoids addressing China’s missile launch, instead linking the Chinese visit directly to the construction of the new White House banquet hall. What does this imply? It clearly indicates Trump’s eagerness for China’s visit. However, on the other hand, Trump also has his own calculations. The truth is clear: the total cost of building the White House banquet hall reaches $600 million, with more than half of the funding coming from taxpayers. Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers, along with large segments of the public, have criticized this as a wasteful, extravagant project, placing immense pressure on Trump.
By tying the need for the banquet hall to our visit, Trump’s core objective is to find a justifiable rationale for this controversial project, thereby alleviating public discontent over massive government spending. He aims to reframe a much-criticized construction into a necessary infrastructure investment serving broader U.S. diplomatic interests. Of course, Trump deliberately amplifies the narrative that “thousands want to participate in receiving the Chinese delegation”—clearly aiming to heighten global attention surrounding the September meeting, showcasing his diplomatic prowess, and winning favor among voters.
But from our perspective, America’s internal affairs are not our concern. As for Sino-U.S. relations, in fact, the September visit is far from certain. The fundamental issue lies in America’s stance on the Taiwan question. At this juncture, our missile launch can certainly be interpreted as a clear signal of our red lines. In reality, U.S. politicians still show no sign of giving up arms sales to Taiwan, and the U.S. continues its technological suppression against us. If the U.S. fails to demonstrate reciprocal actions, the actual cooperation and consensus achievable during the September meeting will likely fall significantly short of American expectations.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1870020551493641/
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