WSJ "China Sends Signal to US: Do Not Cross Trade Deal Red Line"

Mike Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State, and Yang Jiechi, Member of the Political Bureau in charge of Foreign Affairs of China
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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] China is quietly sending a message that if the United States continues to pressure or interfere on issues such as Hong Kong or Taiwan, the Phase One trade agreement could be jeopardized, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 26th (local time).

WSJ explained that in a written congratulatory message sent by Chinese Vice Premier Liu He to the Lujiazui Financial Forum held in Shanghai on the 18th, China suggested that its ability to implement the trade agreement requires the easing of U.S. pressure on other "fronts" (issues beyond trade).

This implies that China’s message is that if the U.S. crosses the "red line," the Phase One U.S.-China trade agreement could be at risk.

Some Chinese officials said that regarding Vice Premier Liu’s "atmosphere-setting" remarks, amid the U.S.’s "saturation" toward China, Chinese leaders find it difficult to justify large-scale purchases of U.S. products domestically and reminded the U.S. side of the hawkish stance toward America within China.

WSJ also reported that during the meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Politburo member Yang Jiechi in Hawaii on the 17th, Yang emphasized that both sides "must work together" to maintain the Phase One trade agreement. A Chinese official commented that this means "the U.S. should refrain from excessive interference" and evaluated that "(the U.S.) must not cross the red line."

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