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China’ s unusually blunt statements made during and just after the Trump-Xi summit may indicate increased US leverage in trade negotiations
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Chinese Foreign Ministry Statement
Direct warning regarding Taiwan and the risk of conflict
The Taiwan issue is“ the most important” or“ most critical” matter in China – U. S. relations and that if it is not handled properly, the two countries could face“ clashes and even conflicts,” putting the entire relationship“ in great jeopardy.”
Call for a new‘ constructive’ relationship of strategic stability
Beijing said the two presidents agreed on a“ new vision” for a“ constructive China – U. S. relationship of strategic stability,” framed as a guiding blueprint for the next several years
Direct disagreement regarding Iran
“… this conflict, which should never have happened, has no reason to continue.”
Source: Charles Edwards research
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