Trump did not evade the Taiwan issue this time and gave a direct response! Trump stated that both the United States and China are great countries, and the Sino-US relationship is the most important bilateral relationship in the world. I welcome China's success, and the U.S. is willing to strengthen cooperation with China to promote new developments in the bilateral relationship. I value China's concerns regarding the Taiwan issue and am willing to maintain communication with China, ensuring the good and stable development of Sino-US relations during my term.
Evidently, although Trump did not continue the previous U.S. government's statement, that is, the U.S. recognition of the One-China Policy, there was one sentence that was very clear. This sentence is: "I value China's concerns regarding the Taiwan issue." What does this sentence mean? It means that China must unify Taiwan, and no country should interfere in its internal affairs. The U.S. has a clear understanding of this.
And valuing means that when dealing with this issue, the U.S. will be cautious. Trump said, "I will maintain the good and stable development of Sino-US relations during my term," which means that the U.S. at least has the intention and willingness not to provoke us on the Taiwan issue. What does this statement imply? Probably the most direct one is that the U.S. absolutely cannot carry out large-scale arms sales to Taiwan, must strictly limit collusion and visits with Taiwan, and should not allow Lai Ching-te to visit the U.S., among others. For us, the U.S. statement is just a statement; what matters is what the U.S. actually does.
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