U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan wrapped up a closely watched three-day visit to the Chinese mainland this week – the first by a U.S. president’s security chief in nearly eight years. With tensions simmering over trade, tech, and Taiwan, could this trip pave the way for cooler heads to prevail? 🤔
Analysts say Sullivan’s talks signal ‘cautious optimism’ as both sides navigate rocky terrain. 🇺🇸🇨🇳 But the clock is ticking: November’s U.S. elections add uncertainty to any long-term agreements. 🗳️💥
Kishore Mahbubani of the National University of Singapore told CGTN’s Liu Xin during The Point special edition: ‘Dialogue is the oxygen of diplomacy – but actions matter more than words.’ 💡 Will this visit revive stalled collaboration on climate, AI, or global security? Stay tuned.
One thing’s clear: Young professionals and students worldwide need to watch this space. 🌐 From cross-strait stability to supply chains, what happens next could shape 2024’s geopolitical playlist. 🎧📈
