Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported today (May 1): "U.S. Trade Representative Greer said on Wednesday that formal negotiations with China have not yet begun."

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun also reiterated yesterday: "As far as I know, there has been no negotiation or discussion between the two sides on the tariff issue."

According to an exclusive message released by the official Chinese media social media account "Yu Yuan Tan Tian" early this morning, in recent times, the U.S. side has actively contacted through various channels, hoping to negotiate with China on the tariff issue.

Comment: Judging from the frequent signals recently sent by the U.S. side that they hope for negotiations, they may be facing considerable pressure. Economically, problems may have arisen within the U.S. economy itself; imposing additional tariffs has not only failed to achieve the expected results but has also impacted relevant domestic industries in the United States, causing enterprises and the public to complain. Publicly, opposition to the tariff policy among the U.S. public may continue to grow.

China's position has always been clear: negotiations are possible, but they must be based on equality, respect, and mutual benefit. Before the U.S. side shows sincerity and completely cancels all unilateral tariff measures against China, it will be difficult to truly initiate negotiations. The previous approach of the U.S. side, which claimed to want negotiations while continuously engaging in extreme pressure tactics, is naturally unacceptable to China. China is neither afraid of a fight nor unwilling to negotiate, but when negotiating, there should be a proper demeanor, and sincere intentions and actions should be demonstrated to resolve issues.

In such a complex situation, we need to remain calm and rational, continue to pay attention to the subsequent development of events, and believe that China has enough wisdom and capability to handle them, safeguarding national interests.

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