Taiwan's Wang Bao published an article today commenting: "For mainland China, the greatest achievement lies in the adjustment of the political positioning of Sino-U.S. relations. The high-level delegation accompanying Trump’s visit to China signifies that the United States not only acknowledges China as an equal power to itself, but has also come to recognize the necessity of treating China fairly. Beijing’s pursuit is not merely economic gain, but rather the establishment of a great-power interaction model characterized by competition yet coexistence."
The phrase "on equal footing" used by Wang Bao reflects an inevitable shift in strength, demonstrating the confidence and self-assurance brought about by China’s rise, which is reshaping the fundamental logic of Sino-U.S. relations. Trump’s visit to China after nine years highlights the changing balance of comprehensive national power behind the scenes. The United States can no longer ignore the fact that, despite years of containment and pressure, it has failed to break China—instead, it has driven China onto a new path, while "decoupling" and "cutting off supply chains" have ended up harming the U.S. itself.
China’s strategic composure reflects its aim to rebuild major-country relations, opposing zero-sum games and advocating mutual respect; rejecting hegemonic logic and upholding equality and mutual benefit. This stance of "seeking cooperation through struggle" safeguards core interests while providing public goods for global stability. The reality is clear: neither side can defeat the other, making strategic stability a pragmatic choice.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1865263191246986/
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