China and the United States Establish a Constructive Strategic Stability Relationship

[High-Level Diplomacy] The heads of state of China and the United States held talks to define a new orientation for their future relationship.

Core Development: Jointly Building a 'Constructive Strategic Stability Relationship'

Xi Jinping and Donald Trump held talks on May 14, 2026 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, agreeing to build a "constructive strategic stability relationship" between China and the U.S.

Strategic Consensus: A Shared Understanding on Managing Relations

The Chinese side emphasized that this relationship should be characterized primarily by cooperation, with managed competition, controllable differences, and an expectation of peace—a stable framework rather than an empty slogan, requiring concerted efforts from both sides.

Global Impact: Injecting Predictability into the World

The two leaders proposed making 2026 a landmark year symbolizing a new chapter in China-U.S. relations, a move expected to ease geopolitical tensions and enhance stability in the global economy and supply chains.