川習會登場 習近平提跨越「修昔底德陷阱」 川普：中美關係將是有史以來最好 – Yahoo新聞

United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have held a meeting focused on the future of bilateral relations, characterized by a blend of optimistic rhetoric and stern warnings regarding territorial disputes.

During the meeting, President Trump expressed a highly positive outlook on the trajectory of the relationship, stating that ties between the United States and China would be the best ever or better than ever. Trump also described President Xi as a great leader.

President Xi responded by suggesting that the two nations should function as partners rather than opponents.

A key thematic element of the discussion was the Thucydides Trap, a term referring to the structural stress and potential for conflict when a rising power threatens to displace a ruling power. President Xi called for the two countries to overcome this trap to maintain stability.

Despite the optimistic tone regarding general relations, the issue of Taiwan remained a point of significant tension. According to reporting from Yahoo News and Liberty Times, President Xi stated that Taiwan independence and peace in the Taiwan Strait are incompatible.

President Xi further warned that if the relationship between the United States and China is not handled correctly, the resulting situation could become very dangerous.

On the economic front, President Trump identified the reduction of trade barriers as a priority. According to DIGITIMES, Trump indicated that a primary goal for the United States is for China to lower trade barriers as part of the effort to improve the bilateral relationship.