High-level trade talks between China and the United States took place in Geneva, Switzerland from May 10th to 11th. On May 12th, a joint statement was released detailing significant progress that exceeded expectations. Bai Ming, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, commented on the outcome of the talks, noting the achievement as unexpected but attributed its success to the effective negotiation skills of the Chinese delegation, who strongly defended their legitimate interests. Additionally, internal pressures within the U.S., contributing to their more serious engagement in the discussions likely played a key role.