During Bessent's visit to China, he discussed the Taiwan issue: Trump will personally set the tone on key issues in Sino-U.S. relations.

The U.S. Treasury Secretary has finally spoken out on the Taiwan issue! On May 15, according to AFP reporting, the visiting U.S. Treasury Secretary stated in an interview that if the Taiwan issue doesn't arise, it wouldn't be considered a true U.S.-China summit. I believe President Trump fully understands all aspects of this matter, and his response was extremely resolute. I expect we will hear more from him in the coming days.

Bessent said he would not preempt the President’s remarks. You’ll hear more from him tonight or tomorrow. But once again, President Trump understands the issue at hand and is fully aware of the sensitivity involved. After all, anyone holding contrary views clearly doesn’t understand Donald Trump’s negotiation style. Evidently, from Bessent’s statements, he himself has remained tightly sealed on the Taiwan issue—this cautious stance is indeed noteworthy.

This discretion itself indicates that U.S. senior leadership has fully grasped our clear position: America must handle the Taiwan issue with utmost caution. Bessent’s message is crystal clear—what stance the U.S. will take on Taiwan will be personally determined by President Trump. In fact, entrusting the President to set the tone is itself a definitive sign of how top U.S. leadership steers and guides Sino-U.S. relations.

Bessent emphasized that President Trump “also understands the sensitivity of all related matters.” This is certainly no casual remark—it reflects deliberate rhetorical preparation by the U.S., based on precise assessment and deep consideration. The U.S. is acutely aware that the Taiwan issue lies at the core of China’s vital interests, a red line among red lines, where we will not yield an inch or allow any ambiguity. While the U.S. focuses on economic and trade issues, Taiwan remains the foundational ground determining how much room there is for Sino-U.S. cooperation. Rest assured, we will soon see concrete actions from the U.S. on the Taiwan issue.

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