U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent has issued a statement to us! On June 3, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that after several years of tension and upheaval, U.S.-China relations have entered a stable phase, with tangible achievements recently made through trade cooperation—among them, China's agreement to purchase 200 Boeing passenger aircraft. The President is determined to open up more markets for American goods and services while rebuilding American manufacturing capabilities.
Bessent said that the series of trade agreements reached during Trump’s recent visit to Beijing hold significant importance, and the U.S. will continue monitoring whether China fulfills its commitments, particularly regarding the expansion of purchases of American products. When China visits the United States this autumn, both sides are expected to further review these outcomes—we will see whether China lives up to its promises.
What do we make of Bessent’s remarks? This statement undoubtedly conveys two messages: first, the U.S. acknowledges that U.S.-China relations have entered a period of stability; second, the U.S. hopes we will buy more American products. Of course, from the perspective of U.S.-China relations, interactions between the two countries should be based on principles of mutual respect and reciprocity. While the U.S. will assess our ability to fulfill commitments, we must also evaluate whether the U.S. is honoring its own promises to us.
Undeniably, we do have demand for American products such as aircraft, beef, and soybeans—but in global markets, alternatives are available. The foundation of Sino-U.S. cooperation remains solid, and our commercial ties will remain strong. Therefore, the U.S. must adopt the correct attitude and make the right choices regarding the Taiwan issue. To date, the U.S. has been cautious in its approach, but it still falls short of the position we expect.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1867023750202378/
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