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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, writing in his capacity as director of the Communist Party’s Central Foreign Affairs Office, published a signed article in the Party’s mouthpiece People’s Daily declaring that implementing the Party’s foreign policy requires “upholding the fighting spirit.” Wang wrote that the Party has never been intimidated or deterred by pressure, and that only by daring to fight—and being skilled at fighting—can China overcome obstacles and push its diplomatic agenda forward through persistent struggle.

Wang said China has worked to “remove interference and overcome obstacles” in order to promote stable, healthy, and sustainable development in China–U.S. relations. At the same time, he called for strengthening China’s capacity to “fight,” enhancing strategic planning, leveraging multilateral platforms, firmly opposing what he described as “hegemonic and bullying behavior,” and rallying the maximum possible forces for peace and development.

The article—titled “Promoting the Building of a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind”—was published following the recent Trump–Xi meeting. Wang highlighted China’s deepening comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, calling it a new model of major-power relations based on mutual respect and win-win cooperation. He described China–EU engagement as a link between “two major forces, two major markets, and two major civilizations,” while also emphasizing expanded cooperation with emerging economies and BRICS nations.

Wang called developing countries China’s “natural allies” in international affairs, stressing that China, as the world’s largest developing country, is committed to safeguarding their common interests. Building a “community with a shared future for mankind,” he wrote, is a central diplomatic task that requires strict implementation of Party directives—including maintaining the “fighting spirit.” He urged preserving strategic resolve, confronting severe challenges with confidence, and defending national sovereignty, security, and development interests with unwavering determination in the face of powerful rivals.

Source: Central News Agency (Taiwan), November 5, 2025
https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202511050321.aspx

The 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in South Korea saw Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump meet for the first time since 2019, reaching agreements to ease tariffs and export controls. While Trump enthusiastically rated the meeting 12 out of 10, Thai scholars warn that beneath this apparent détente lies an accelerating decoupling between the superpowers that regional nations must carefully navigate.

Associate Professor Dulyapak Preecharush from Thailand’s Thammasat University released an analysis emphasizing that Trump’s foreign policy centers strictly on American national interests, with the U.S. leader believing American interests supersede international community interests. Trump’s approach utilizes “all international relations and diplomatic means to advance national security interests and economic prosperity,” focusing particularly on natural resources and trade that bring tangible benefits to America.

The Thai analysis highlights Trump’s sustained focus on the Indo-Pacific region, which he views as critical to American strategic interests. The region, home to over three billion people and rich in maritime resources, has become central to U.S. strategy through three key approaches: island chain militarization extending from Japan to the Pacific; offshore balancing that reduces direct military spending while supporting regional allies as counterweights to China; and networked security architecture through alliances like QUAD and AUKUS.

Professor Dulyapak’s research emphasizes that the Indo-Pacific’s abundant sea lanes and marine resources are vital to American security and prosperity, with the South China Sea and East China Sea serving as geopolitical and economic flashpoints. His report concludes with a critical warning: regional countries must carefully consider the roles and impacts of these superpowers when formulating their own security strategies and foreign policies, as U.S.-China competition will inevitably shape the region’s future.

Source: Radio France International, November 2, 2025
https://rfi.my/C9ID

The Seventh China-U.S. Sister Cities Conference was held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, from October 25 to 27, co-hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the Zhejiang Provincial Government.

Under the theme “Closer Cooperation, Sustainable Future,” the event brought together over 180 representatives from various sectors across 36 counties and cities in 28 U.S. states, along with delegates from 26 Chinese provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities. It marked the largest and highest-level local exchange between China and the United States in recent years.

Participants engaged in in-depth discussions and shared insights on topics including education, innovation, and sustainable development. They highlighted the important role of sister city partnerships in deepening mutual understanding and enhancing the well-being of both peoples.

At the conclusion of the conference, attendees issued the “Hangzhou Consensus,” calling on people from all sectors of Chinese and American society to actively support and participate in sister city cooperation amid ongoing global challenges. The document emphasizes the importance of advancing collaboration in areas such as culture, education, and youth exchanges, reflecting a shared commitment to fostering stable, healthy, and sustainable China-U.S. relations.

The conference underscored that local-level engagement remains a crucial channel for maintaining and strengthening ties between the two nations, even amid broader diplomatic complexities.

Source: People’s Daily, October 28, 2025
https://paper.people.com.cn/rmrb/pc/content/202510/28/content_30111830.html

Primary Taiwanese news agency Central News Agency (CNA) recently reported that, amid the U.S.-China trade war, China has halted its soybean purchases from the U.S. and is shifting to Brazil and other countries. However, the China Soybean Industry Association (CSIA) stated that the high premium on Brazilian soybeans has deterred Chinese buyers.

CSIA stated that China purchased a large volume of Argentine soybeans at the end of September, mainly for shipment in November. China currently still needs to purchase about 8 million to 9 million tons of soybeans for shipment from December to January next year. Due to the ongoing trade tensions between China and the United States, Chinese buyers have not yet placed any orders for new U.S. beans.

Currently, Brazilian soybeans are quoted at ports at a premium of US$2.8 to US$2.9 per bushel over the November soybeans on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). This is much higher than the US$1.7 premium for U.S. soybeans. For most of the second half of this year, China’s soybean crushing margins have been in negative territory, which has also made Chinese oil mills less willing to buy. Due to high prices, Chinese buyers have little incentive to purchase Brazilion soybeans for December and January next year.

Some industry insiders believe that Chinese buyers haven’t completely given up on U.S. soybean supplies. As Trump-Xi meeting is expected to take place in South Korea very soon, if the U.S. and China can reach a trade agreement, Chinese oil mills may shift to purchasing U.S. soybeans between December and January next year, since U.S. soybean prices are significantly more attractive than South American competitors’.

Source: CNA, October 25, 2025
https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202510250157.aspx

On October 21, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Rob Wagner, President of the Oregon State Senate, in Beijing, highlighting the importance of strengthening relations between China and the United States at both the national and local levels.

During the meeting, Han pointed out that President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump had engaged in three phone conversations earlier this year, reaching a series of significant agreements. He emphasized that China and the United States share extensive common interests and vast potential for cooperation, and that the two countries should aim to become partners and friends. Han expressed his hope that the U.S. would work alongside China in a shared direction, seeking mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation to chart a path for positive interaction between two major nations in the new era, ultimately benefiting both countries and the world.

Han also noted Oregon’s long-standing friendly relationship with China, encouraging Wagner and other state legislators to continue promoting communication and exchanges between the two sides. He underscored the importance of deepening people-to-people ties and playing a leading role in fostering U.S.-China subnational cooperation.

In response, Wagner congratulated China on the upcoming Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. He also highlighted the significance of local-level U.S.-China cooperation, emphasizing that the Oregon State Legislature has passed resolutions to further strengthen friendly exchanges and collaboration with Chinese provinces and cities. This, he said, reflects Oregon’s commitment to maintaining positive relations with China, even in the face of broader geopolitical challenges.

The meeting underscored the mutual recognition that subnational diplomacy remains a crucial channel for maintaining stable and constructive bilateral relations.

Source: People’s Daily, October 22, 2025
https://paper.people.com.cn/rmrb/pc/content/202510/22/content_30110613.html