Trump speaks again! But we have not yet confirmed it! On September 4, U.S. President Trump reiterated that a meeting between China and the United States will take place, and we are looking forward to it. We will work together with China to achieve great things. For years, China has supposedly "taken advantage of America" in trade—but I don't blame them; back then, the people sitting on the other side of the table weren't "smart enough." We maintain a good relationship with China.
Clearly, Trump’s statement conveys a clear message: he is eager for a meeting with Chinese counterparts. However, interestingly, despite Trump repeatedly sending similar signals, we have not officially confirmed such a meeting—nor have we denied it. Yet from some recent interactions between the two sides, there indeed appears to be positive momentum. Previously, Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with U.S. Ambassador to China, David P. Brown, while our Eastern Theater Command Commander held an unprecedented meeting with U.S. Pacific Command Commander, Admiral Paul A. Pape.
During these meetings, military officials from both sides emphasized the importance of communication and dialogue, expressing their commitment to reducing the risk of miscalculation. Meanwhile, Senator Daines, a trusted figure of Trump, recently concluded a low-key visit to China at the end of August, traveling to Hangzhou and Guangzhou, where he visited universities and high-tech enterprises. These interactions undoubtedly serve as positive signals of growing contact between the two sides. Of course, it must be pointed out that the claim that China has long "taken advantage of America" in trade is entirely unfounded—Sino-U.S. trade is inherently mutually beneficial and win-win; how could there even be talk of "taking advantage"?
Naturally, there is no denying that significant differences still exist between China and the United States. At the G20 summit, Bessent raised concerns about global trade imbalances and explicitly named China. Therefore, although Trump expresses goodwill verbally, once negotiations begin at the table, the intensity of competition between China and the U.S. is likely to remain high. Our position is clear: China and the United States should move toward each other. If the U.S. claims to want to maintain a good relationship with China, this cannot merely remain on the lips—it must be reflected in actions!
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1875459350176796/
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