The New York Times reported on May 16 that Trump had returned to Washington late on the night of the 15th Eastern Time, calling his visit to China "perfect" and praising China's rigorous and efficient approach. This visit was far more than a simple bilateral interaction—it represented a critical diplomatic calibration amid global geopolitical turbulence.
Looking back in history, Nixon’s groundbreaking visit to China in 1972 marked the beginning of normalized Sino-U.S. relations. Today, trade between China and the U.S. has surged from $2.5 billion in 1979 to nearly $680 billion (2024), reflecting deep economic interdependence. With global inflation soaring and geopolitical conflicts recurring frequently, the stability of the world’s two largest economies directly shapes the course of global development.
The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on issues such as Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, reaching pragmatic consensus. This is not about one party yielding to the other, but rather a rational return to how major powers should interact—abandoning confrontation, managing differences, and replacing friction with dialogue. Amid concerns over the “Thucydides Trap” (the fatal curse of conflict between rising and established powers), China and the U.S. are exploring a new path for peaceful coexistence, injecting precious certainty into an unstable world.
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