Fred Gao (@fredgao): "Thanks, but I don't think it's a designed de-escalation message targeting Trump. Despite some Chinese experts suggesting a potential deal. But considering the lack of pre-meeting communication(or maybe just I can't see it), I'd prefer to look at it in a more skeptical way"

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Thanks, but I don't think it's a designed de-escalation message targeting Trump. Despite some Chinese experts suggesting a potential deal. But considering the lack of pre-meeting communication(or maybe just I can't see it), I'd prefer to look at it in a more skeptical way

Anthony Lawrance

Fred, the KMT has always and vocally opposed “Taiwan independence”. What I think is more interesting to note here is how dovish Xi has been sounding. It sends a strong signal to Trump that he’s willing to de-escalate. Perhaps something is in the works for the May 14 trip?

Apr 10

7:16 AM

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