SCMP News5/22/2026World1 min readChina
China-US Relations Face Major Tests Amid Growing Conflict Likelihood
Quick Look
- A paper suggests US-China rivalry has escalated into a full-scale strategic one, with President Xi Jinping elevating a diplomatic formula as the guiding vision.
- The analysis warns of major tests ahead and a growing likelihood of conflict.
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Why It Matters
A diplomatic formula was raised by Chinese President Xi Jinping during talks with Trump on May 14, intended to guide the US-China relationship. A paper by Cicir argues the rivalry has escalated into a full-scale strategic one.
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That same diplomatic formula was raised by Chinese President Xi Jinping during his talks with Trump on May 14, elevating it as the guiding vision for the relationship.
The Cicir paper argued that the rivalry had moved beyond the preliminary stalemate of Trump’s first term into a new, full-scale strategic one.
It warned that, given the current dynamic, US-China relations faced major tests ahead, and the likelihood of conflict was growing.
Open Questions
- What is the specific diplomatic formula being referred to?
- What are the key tests US-China relations will face?
- What factors are contributing to the growing likelihood of conflict?
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This article was originally published by SCMP News.
