An assassination attempt has brought Trump back into the global spotlight. However, after the catastrophe, he seems to have ushered in the "second spring" of his political career.
He was officially nominated as the Republican presidential nominee, followed by the release of the Republican Party's China policy platform. Does all this indicate a new round of changes in Sino-US relations? If Trump is elected, where will China-US relations go?
At a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, bullets brushed Trump by, a thrilling moment that not only tested his resilience, but also changed his political fortunes to some extent.
Trump's assassination has undoubtedly dropped a shock bomb on United States politics. Leaders from many countries around the world have expressed their condolences, and a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry also said that Chinese leaders have expressed concern to Trump.
But after this turmoil, will there be a new turning point in Sino-US relations?
Trump's "afterlife" came quite quickly. On July 15, at the Republican National Convention of the United States, he received a majority vote in favor and was officially nominated as the Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election in United States.
This change of identity seems to have opened a new door for him. However, what are the challenges and opportunities hidden behind this door?
At the same time, the Republican Party released a policy platform for China. The 922-page program clearly states that China has become United States' greatest strategic rival.
From economic and trade to military deployment to political hype, this program shows the Republican Party's strategic intentions toward China in an all-round way.
The Trump team has even released a strong signal: once Trump returns to power, he will not be friendly to China, but may launch a new round of strategic containment.
The promulgation of this program has undoubtedly brought a new test to Sino-US relations. The Trump team is made up of a group of far-right figures who advocate being tough on China, which has undoubtedly heightened tensions in U.S.-China relations.
However, as a major country, China never interferes in the internal affairs of other countries, let alone in the United States election. What China hopes is that no matter who is elected United States president, the two sides will be able to live in peace and achieve win-win cooperation on the basis of equality and respect.
But the reality is always challenging. Trump's China platform reflects a fierce struggle between the two parties in United States. Creating the "China threat theory" has become an important means for them to seize their own interests.
Whoever can take a tougher stance on China is likely to win more voter support. This kind of political struggle has undoubtedly brought more uncertainty to Sino-US relations.
However, China will not waver in its position because of this. We are well aware that peace cannot be maintained by one person, but requires the joint efforts of all nations.
If United States continues to engage in provocative behavior, China will not hesitate to take countermeasures to defend its interests. The fact that we have the powerful national strength we have today is by no means achieved by seeking peace and subduing softness, but is the result of persisting in self-reliance and hard struggle.
Back to the original question: If Trump is elected, will Sino-US relations be eased? As things stand, the answer doesn't seem promising.
The Trump team's China policy platform has made clear their position and attitude. However, the development of Sino-US relations is not static, and it is influenced and constrained by a variety of factors. We still need to wait and see how the relations between the two countries will develop in the future.
However, one thing is certain, no matter what challenges and difficulties China-US relations face, we should adhere to the principles of peace, cooperation and win-win results, and promote the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations. This is not only in the fundamental interests of the peoples of the two countries, but also conducive to world peace and prosperity.
In this game of Trump's "afterlife" and a new test in China-US relations, we hope that the two sides can remain calm and rational in dealing with differences, and promote the development of bilateral relations in a constructive way.
After all, in this era of increasing globalization, no country is immune. Only by strengthening cooperation and jointly addressing challenges can we achieve true win-win and development.
In addition, we need to recognize that international relations are not static. Although China-US relations are facing many challenges, there are still new opportunities and breakthroughs in the future.
Therefore, we should keep an open mind, actively seek ways and means to solve problems, and contribute wisdom and strength to the improvement and development of China-US relations.
Finally, we must be clear that no matter how the international situation changes, China will unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development and is committed to establishing harmonious and friendly diplomatic relations with all countries in the world.
We look forward to working hand in hand with all countries, including the United States, to jointly promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind and make positive contributions to world peace and prosperity.
In this new test of China-US relations triggered by Trump's "post-happiness", let us work together to meet the challenges and create a better future together.