
China and the United States have agreed to define their bilateral relationship as a 'constructive relationship of strategic stability on the basis of respect, fairness and reciprocity' following talks between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump in Washington, reflecting each side's priorities after diplomatic negotiations.
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In May, China and the US agreed to frame their relationship as a 'constructive relationship of strategic stability', a phrase that left observers seeking clarification on its meaning and implications for bilateral ties.
When China and the United States agreed in May to frame their relationship as a “constructive relationship of strategic stability”, the phrase left many observers trying to guess what it actually meant.
Four months on, they have added an elaboration that offers further insight into the two sides’ respective priorities.
After presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met in Washington last month, the two sides pledged to build a “constructive relationship of strategic stability on the basis of respect, fairness and reciprocity”.
According to people familiar with the matter, the new phrasing was agreed following a diplomatic back and forth in which Washington had pushed for the relationship to be defined by “fairness and reciprocity”, while Beijing insisted that “respect” be written in as well.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Further diplomatic talks will be held to operationalize the principles of respect, fairness and reciprocity in specific domains.
Likely · Within months

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