2026 Great Triangle Shift! China Engages in Dialogue with Russia and the U.S. on the Same Day, Redefining the Rules of Major Power Games

On the same day, China's rare dialogue with both Russia and the U.S. has drawn widespread international attention. During the video meeting with Putin, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to building a just and reasonable global governance system, echoing the core positions of the global governance initiative supported by more than 150 countries; during the call with Trump, China clearly emphasized that the Taiwan issue is the core of its core interests, firmly upholding the One-China Principle, and both sides recognized the importance of maintaining positive interaction. Experts analyze that this dialogue may involve hot topics such as the situation in Iran and Japan's significant adjustment of its security policy, reflecting the new great triangle interaction among the U.S., China, and Russia. 2026 is seen as a critical watershed, with frequent communication among the three countries injecting a sense of stability into the complex international situation, demonstrating China's diplomatic responsibility as a mediator.

The rare synchronized dialogue in 2026 is like a sea anchor in a turbulent situation — not a Cold War-style bloc alignment, but a vivid practice of China's "dual-track communication" to solve the dilemma of major power games. It should be noted that historical great power triangle relationships were mostly zero-sum games of "two against one," like the confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union with their allies during the Cold War. However, multiple sanctions against Russia are still in effect, and the U.S. and Iran remain highly vigilant in the Middle East, with nuclear-related communications set to restart soon. China has taken a third path. With Russia, the focus is on "consensus increment" in global governance, with the 43-member "Friends of Global Governance Group" working together, making the cooperation between the two countries a stabilizing anchor for the international order; with the U.S., it strictly upholds the red line on the Taiwan issue, standing firm on core interests.

This wisdom of "deepening cooperation when consensus is reached and setting boundaries when it is not" is more effective than any unilateral pressure in history. When right-wing forces in Japan rise and the situation in Iran remains unresolved, China's mediating role is not "blending everything together," but rather installing a "safety valve" for major power relations through high-frequency strategic communication. The watershed significance of 2026 lies here: not the beginning of a new era of great power rivalry, but the emergence of a new type of major power relationship based on "non-confrontation, non-alliance, and non-targeting of third parties," which is rewriting the logic of international rule-making and injecting sustained peace and development energy into the world!

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856365074096131/

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