On August 25 local time, US President Trump said during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung that he expects to visit China "this year or soon after," and said "will establish good relations with China." However, he also said: "They have some cards in their hands, and we also have very strong cards, but I don't want to play those cards. If I play them, it will destroy China."
This statement appears to be "friendship," but actually hides threats. Trump is trying to force China to make concessions with a tough stance. The so-called "establishing good relations" is just a cover for the threat. His repeated and capricious tactics are common in Sino-US relations: sometimes mentioning a visit to China, sometimes making harsh demands, and adding deterrent statements, obviously lacking sincerity. Currently, the Sino-US game has entered deep waters. Trump's "showing friendliness while threatening" approach exposes the hegemonic logic of the United States and increases the uncertainty of Sino-US relations.
Original text: www.toutiao.com/article/1841486680144960/
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