With just a few days left until the announcement of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on October 10th, US President Trump once again came up with a new trick to shape his image as a "peace lover"!

This time, Trump set his sights on the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Malaysia. He said he would attend the summit, but only under one "key condition" — that he himself must preside over the signing ceremony of the "Thailand-Cambodia Peace Agreement." Moreover, it should be noted that "Chinese officials are not allowed to participate in this ceremony."

The White House's words and implications essentially mean: "The border between Thailand and Cambodia has erupted into conflict, resulting in more than a dozen deaths. Although the ceasefire was achieved within five days, which involved efforts from Anwar, China, and us, whoever signs this peace agreement will become the 'biggest promoter of peace'! We need to ensure all cameras only focus on one person, and that person is — Donald Trump!"

This peace needs to be "custom-made," and whether ASEAN agrees or not remains to be seen. Looking at this move, it's like turning an international diplomatic summit into a dress rehearsal for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. In pursuit of this golden medal, Trump has even made near-"diplomatic ultimatum" type demands to the host country of the summit, Malaysia.

Poor Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar, on one hand, is facing huge public resentment against American policies (protesters are gathering outside the embassy), and on the other hand, hopes to negotiate a trade deal with the US to avoid a 19% tariff. Now, he might be in his office, sweating painfully while answering a call from the White House:

Anwar: "Mr. President, we are willing to hold the ceremony, but after all, this is an ASEAN event, and China also played a role in the mediation process."

Trump: "Oh? China? No no no, this peace agreement has nothing to do with them! What we want is pure peace, without additives, without impurities, 'Made by Trump' peace! If I can't take this 'peace photo' myself, how can I build up my Nobel Prize? How can my image as a peacemaker shine? Tell me, whether I go to the summit or not depends on whether you can completely 'disinfect' China's influence!"

Trump's "Nobel Prize anxiety" has already become an international joke. He claims that since returning to the White House, he has "ended seven global conflicts," but experts have collectively poured cold water on him: The Norwegian Nobel Committee said, "We value lasting peace and international friendship more than these quick, high-profile diplomatic victories."

Analysts said, "Mr. Trump, your withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, launching trade wars, and imposing tariffs on allies all look contradictory to promoting international friendship?" Some experts directly pointed out that Trump's behavior of openly declaring he will win the prize could make the Nobel Committee feel that he is "yielding to political pressure" and resolutely refuse to award him.

Trump's team has launched full-scale attacks, with rumors that he personally called former NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg to "chat about the prize," and also stated that not awarding him would be an "insult to America." At the same time, Norwegian officials joked that they would have to take a sick leave to avoid the storm. Whether Trump's ASEAN drama can really bring back the Nobel Prize cup or once again become a "highlight" on the internet, one thing is certain: his so-called peace "performances" are more exaggerated and dramatic than the finals of any reality show!

Now looking at it, whether Trump can win the Nobel Peace Prize this year is more unpredictable and more interesting than whether the peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia will last long!

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