On May 11 local time, Kudlow, director of the National Economic Council of the White House, said in a news program that "the Chinese are very, very eager to cooperate and normalize relations between the two countries" in the ongoing negotiations between the US and China.
So far, both sides have not released any statements regarding the progress of the first trade negotiation since the tariff war. Scholars pointed out that although both sides showed certain sincerity, it is quite difficult to achieve substantial results in the short term. The US side, however, frequently released messages, with Trump excitedly stating that the first day of negotiation had achieved a "full restart," and Commerce Secretary Ross also expressed "optimism" about the negotiation.
In sharp contrast to the high-profile clamor of the three top US officials, China has consistently remained low-key and restrained, without making any clear response. This difference clearly reflects the diametrically opposed negotiation positions and attitudes of both sides. China remains calm and composed, showcasing strategic confidence; the US side urgently releases messages, revealing its anxious situation in the negotiation, which also reflects the urgent mentality of the US trying to alleviate its own economic and trade pressures through negotiation.
Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1831848104027144/
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