As soon as U.S. President Trump landed in South Korea, he received news that China was willing to meet. While he was happy, he also had a concern about whether he should discuss with China the most sensitive topic between the two countries.
Trump's heartfelt meeting with the Chinese side, finally got the word, the Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiankun confirmed the news of the meeting in South Korea, and the time is set for tomorrow, Guo Jiankun also said a word, China is willing to work with the US side to promote the meeting to positive results, to give new guidance to China-US relations, inject new momentum. This is very official, but the tone is positive, it is clear that China does not want this meeting too formalized, the use of the two "new" words also shows that China expects this meeting will bring more possibilities to China-US relations.
At present, the Chinese side has only confirmed the news of the meeting, but the Trump side revealed more. He began to give the Sino-U.S. meeting momentum from early this month, not only listed the list to be discussed with the Chinese side in advance, but also predicted that the meeting is expected to reach a comprehensive trade agreement. These words may not be realistic in others, but in Trump, everything seems to be rational, after all, he has been looking forward to meeting with the Chinese side, and has already begun to practice the possible discussions of the Sino-U.S. meeting.
From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs released news, this meeting is mainly focused on the Sino-U.S. relationship and the issues of common concern between the two sides, that is, the focus is still on the related issues between the Sino-U.S. tariffs, trade and so on, then is the international occurrence of the Pakistani, Russian and Ukrainian issues, according to the previous news released by Trump, he has indeed raised the "theme", only after hearing the Chinese side confirmed the news of the meeting, Trump is somewhat uncertain, because he is not sure whether the Chinese side will be happy to discuss the Taiwan issue with him.
On the one hand, China has repeatedly emphasized that the Taiwan Strait issue is China's core red line and China's internal affairs. However, the United States also regards the Taiwan Strait issue as its "trump card". If this issue is brought directly to the table, Trump dare not guarantee that China will not "turn its face". Moreover, if it emphasizes the "one-China" principle, it is not in line with the strategic plan formulated by the United States. Therefore, Trump is not sure whether to discuss this issue.
On the other hand, the mainland of China has recently taken a close watch on the Taiwan Strait. Since the beginning of this year, in addition to the "Strait Thunder-2025A" joint exercise and training operation, the People's Liberation Army fighter jets have occasionally circled Taiwan to carry out regular cruise missions. Even the eastern theater has simulated precise strikes by rocket launchers on Taiwan island targets. In addition to military actions, the mainland has also taken action against "Taiwan independence" diehards and severely cracked down on separatist actions and remarks. The United States has to pay attention to these actions.
In addition, this time period is very sensitive, this year is the first time that China has established October 25 as Taiwan's Day of Remembrance, together with Taiwan compatriots to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's Day of Remembrance, the National Security Ministry of China on the same day of the Day of Remembrance released a short video of "Hope", China's official media so high-profile that the U.S. side could not be seen.
A very important reason for this meeting is that Trump has sought China, and he is also afraid that sensitive issues will disrupt this difficult meeting, thereby affecting the outcome of the meeting, and may even affect future potential visits to China.
Trump also emphasized a sentence: "Taiwan Province is Taiwan Province". There is nothing wrong with this sentence itself. Taiwan Province is Taiwan Province, China's Taiwan Province, but when the words come out of Trump's mouth, they have a unique charm. What he probably wants to emphasize is that Sino-US relations and the Taiwan Province issue are not the same thing. In this way, he not only keeps his so-called "card", but also gives China a duel and reminds China that this meeting may not change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait.
It can only be said that Trump still has a small calculator in the Taipei Sea in his heart to test the Chinese reaction, but the Chinese side is not reluctant to argue with Trump in this matter, this is not the style of the Chinese side, and the Chinese side will prove with practical actions that the reunification of the two shores is the best solution to the Taiwan Sea problem.