Foreign media reported today (September 24): "U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated on September 23 that Washington and Beijing have agreed to extend their trade truce by two months, until January 10 of next year. The original expiration date for the U.S.-China trade truce was November 10."
This development constitutes a positive signal, affording both sides additional time for continued dialogue. Yet it must be recognized clearly that this extension represents merely a temporary delay—“time for space”—without altering the underlying nature of the strategic competition. While prolonging the truce, the United States continues to exert pressure, reflecting entrenched misperceptions toward China and a persistent commitment to strategic rivalry. The two-month extension is neither a gesture of goodwill nor indicative of fundamental improvement in relations; rather, it reflects a pragmatic response to electoral and economic pressures. The extension offers only a brief respite; genuine mutual trust remains distant.
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