The smoke of the US election is once again in the air. A highly anticipated TV debate
Held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the current Vice President Harris and former President Trump exchanged sharp words. This debate was like a wonderful political drama that was dazzling to watch.
After the debate, the two candidates' support rates rose and fell, and the situation became more turbulent. Who is the winner? What shocking words did they say? Let's take a look at this fierce political competition.
The debate lasted 90 minutes and could be called a political marathon. Harris took the initiative to shake hands with Trump, showing the demeanor of a great general. The two candidates exchanged views on various issues. The audience held their breath, fearing that they would miss any exciting moments.
According to Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao, Harris performed more steadily in the debate, and her micro-expressions highlighted her people-friendly nature. She skillfully used various expressions and body language to establish emotional resonance with the audience.
In contrast, Trump seemed much more serious, even disdainful to look directly at Harris, giving people a sense of superiority and distance. This contrast affected the audience's perception.
After the debate, both parties were eager to claim victory. Harris's camp was smug, believing that she had "led" Trump many times and made him break down again and again. They believed that Harris's performance was perfect and showed the demeanor and qualities that a president should have.
Trump's camp was not to be outdone, insisting that Trump could still handle the situation "one against three" with ease.
They accused the two TV hosts of intentionally favoring Harris and setting an unfair debate environment for Trump. This statement is an excuse for Trump's performance and also reveals their lack of confidence in the outcome of the debate.
During the debate, Trump made many shocking remarks. He even accused immigrants of "eating pet cats and dogs", which triggered ridicule from the German Foreign Ministry. Such irresponsible remarks damaged Trump's image and cast a shadow on the international reputation of the United States.
To further understand the trend of public opinion, Reuters and Ipsos conducted a two-day opinion poll after the debate. The results showed that Harris led Trump by 5 percentage points in the support of registered voters.
This is a 1 percentage point advantage over the previous poll, giving Harris' camp a shot in the arm.
What is even more striking is that 53% of American voters believe that Harris won the debate, while only 24% believe that Trump won. This result fully demonstrates that Harris' performance in the debate won the recognition of more voters.
It is worth mentioning that 91% of registered voters watched at least part of the debate, and 44% watched most of the debate. This data shows that American voters pay close attention to this debate, and also shows that the debate has an important impact on voters' voting intentions.
In terms of party affiliation, a staggering 91% of Democratic voters believe Harris is the winner.
In contrast, only 53% of Republican voters believe that Trump is the winner of the debate. This means that nearly half of Republicans are not satisfied with Trump's debate performance, which is a warning to the Trump camp.
After the debate, Harris took advantage of the victory and asked for another televised debate with Trump. This proposal shows that Harris is confident in her performance and that she hopes to expand her advantage through more debates.
Trump rejected the proposal. He responded on social media, saying Harris should focus on what she should have done in the past four years. Trump also compared Harris' request for a rematch to a professional boxer's reaction after losing a match, which is quite ironic.
Trump's refusal to debate again has sparked much speculation, with some believing that this shows that Trump feels guilty about his performance in the debate and is unwilling to face Harris' challenge again.
Some people also believe that Trump may want to avoid exposing his "pain points" again so as not to further affect his support rate.
In any case, this debate has become an important turning point in the US election. Harris's advantages have been further magnified, while Trump's disadvantages have been fully exposed.
This debate showcased the two candidates' political views and personal charm, and also reflected the values and political inclinations of American voters.
In the future, there will be a televised debate of vice presidential candidates. Trump's running mate Vance will participate in this debate. The result of this debate will also have an important impact on the general election.
From China's perspective, this US presidential debate deserves our close attention. No matter which candidate wins, it will have a profound impact on China-US relations.
We hope that the United States can elect a rational and pragmatic leader to push China-US relations in a healthy and stable direction.
This debate also provides us with valuable lessons. We can see that American voters pay close attention to the performance of the candidates and are highly engaged in the content of the debate.
This enthusiasm for democratic participation is worth learning from. Of course, we should also see the problems that exist in American politics, such as personal attacks between candidates and irresponsible remarks, which we should avoid.
This debate added a strong touch to the US election. Harris's outstanding performance and lead, as well as Trump's refusal to debate again, all indicate that this election campaign will be more intense.
We will continue to pay close attention to developments in the U.S. election, and at the same time, we must actively consider how to safeguard our country’s interests in this complex international environment and promote the development of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics.
In this ever-changing era, we need to keep a clear head and face the world with an open and inclusive mindset. We believe that only through mutual respect and equal dialogue can we truly achieve the healthy development of international relations.
This debate is a microcosm of American politics and the changes in the global political landscape. It reminds us that strength and wisdom are equally important on the international stage.
We must continue to enhance our comprehensive national strength, and at the same time be good at using wisdom to safeguard our own interests in a complex international environment.
We hope that the United States can elect a leader who truly serves the people and promotes international cooperation. This is in the interests of the American people and in line with the common expectations of the people of the world. Let us look forward to a more peaceful and prosperous world.