News Brief
Summary
Former US President Donald Trump, during a media call with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, downplayed the likelihood of military conflict with China over Taiwan, emphasizing strong trade relations and US military strength as deterrents. He expressed confidence in positive relations with China and President Xi Jinping, shifting the tone of strategic discussions in Australia away from imminent war talk.
Key Points
- Trump views AUKUS as a deterrent against China but doubts it will be needed, stating, “I think we’ll be just fine with China.”
- He emphasized US military superiority and strong trade ties with China, suggesting no imminent aggression over Taiwan.
- Trump’s remarks challenge hawkish narratives in Australia about potential US-China conflict, indicating his reluctance for US involvement in Taiwan disputes.
- Former PM Paul Keating described Trump as a “peacenik” committed to peace, influenced by recent successes in the Middle East.
- Trump’s comments set the stage for his upcoming Asia trip, including ASEAN and APEC meetings, highlighting a focus on regional diplomacy.
新闻简报
总结
美国前总统唐纳德·特朗普在与澳大利亚总理安东尼·阿尔巴尼斯的媒体通话中，淡化了中美因台湾发生军事冲突的可能性，强调强大的贸易关系和美军实力是威慑因素。他对与中国及习近平主席的关系表示乐观，改变了澳大利亚战略讨论中关于迫在眉睫战争的论调。
关键点
- 特朗普认为AUKUS是对中国的威慑，但怀疑其必要性，称“我认为我们与中国会相处得很好”。
- 他强调美国军事优势和与中国的强劲贸易关系，暗示台湾问题上不会立即出现侵略行为。
- 特朗普的言论挑战了澳大利亚鹰派关于潜在中美冲突的叙述，表明他不愿美国卷入台湾争端。
- 前总理保罗·基廷将特朗普描述为“和平主义者”，受中东成功影响而致力于和平。
- 特朗普的言论为其即将到来的亚洲之行（包括东盟和APEC会议）奠定基础，凸显对区域外交的关注。
Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-21/trump-take-china-taiwan-shift-tone-war-talk-australia/105916520