Last Thursday in Busan, the Republic of Korea, Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met for the first in-person dialogue in six years. Wu Xinbo calls it a "restart" of head-of-state diplomacy, but with a fresh twist. 👀
🔁 Wu: "It's like hitting the reset button on a boss fight," says Wu. Trump, back in the White House, sees China's growing strength and determination up close. Six years ago, China was strong; today it's playing with extra levels unlocked. 🚀
📣 Both leaders sent clear vibes to the world: Xi stressed that China and the U.S. should be partners, gliding together on a giant diplomatic ship. Trump agreed, calling China America's biggest partner and hinting at epic collabs ahead. 🤝
💼 When it comes to trade, Xi made it crystal: business should boost a mutual win-win game, not become weapons. Trump's nod meant the U.S. is ready to dial down the pressure and pump up the dialogue. 🌐
🔮 Looking ahead, Wu predicts a steadier ride for China-U.S. economic relations. Both sides seem eager to handle issues through talks, not tantrums. But there's a twist: China still holds secret "power cards"—like rare earth controls—so the stakes remain high. 🃏
In Wu's view, the real wild card is China's resolve. If the U.S. thinks about new provocations, it might have to think twice. For Trump and Xi, the Busan meetup wasn't just a selfie moment—it's a signal that future ties could be more stable, as long as both sides play by the new rules of the game. 🎮
Stay tuned, globe-trotters and news nerds: The next level of this mega geopolitical saga is just around the corner. 🌏✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
