In a high-stakes meeting that could shape global geopolitics, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed to resume military communications after a year-long freeze triggered by then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the Taiwan region. The summit, described by media as an effort to 'stabilize relations,' outlined five pillars for cooperation – but also spotlighted Taiwan as the \"most sensitive issue\" in bilateral ties. 🕊️
Key outcomes include:
- Reopening military dialogue channels suspended since August 2022
- Five cooperation pillars ranging from trade to cultural exchanges
- Clear demands for the U.S. to stop arming Taiwan and respect China's sovereignty
Joseph Nye of Harvard warned: \"Keeping the one-China policy is crucial to avoiding conflict.\" Meanwhile, Xi emphasized that \"the planet is big enough for both nations to succeed\" – a call for coexistence that’s trending across social platforms. 📈
While the summit eased tensions, analysts say Taiwan remains the litmus test. Will Washington walk the talk on its commitments? As Gen Z investors and travelers watch closely, the world waits for actions – not just agreements. 💼🌐
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Summit concluded, pillars laid, progress made, actions needed
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