China-U.S. Strategic Stability Talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing on May 14, 2026, during Trump's state visit to China. The leaders agreed on a new vision for building a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability, aiming for cooperation, moderate competition, manageable differences, and enduring peace. Xi Jinping emphasized that this vision would provide strategic guidance for bilateral relations for the next three years and beyond. The economic and trade teams of China and the United States also reported generally balanced and positive outcomes from their latest round of bilateral trade talks. Xi Jinping reiterated China's commitment to opening its door wider to American companies and called for expanded exchanges and cooperation in various fields. The Taiwan question was highlighted by Xi Jinping as the most important issue, stressing the need for caution to avoid clashes and conflicts.