The U.S.-China Beijing summit established a new positioning of "constructive strategic stability," injecting certainty into de-escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait.

On May 22, the Straits Times of Singapore wrote: "The China-U.S. Beijing summit has established a new framework for bilateral relations—'a constructive strategic stability relationship.' Chinese scholars point out that the United States is an indispensable presence in China's development; China will not approach Sino-U.S. coexistence from a war scenario. Beijing hopes to ease cross-strait tensions, yet faces a dilemma when communicating with other countries."

New Sino-U.S. Framework: Stabilize the Grand Picture, Break Through the Dilemma! The Sino-U.S. meeting in Beijing has solidified the 'constructive strategic stability relationship,' injecting crucial certainty into an unstable world. This is not merely a relaxation of tensions, but a new paradigm for great power interaction that transcends the 'Thucydides Trap'—acknowledging competition while respecting boundaries, recognizing differences while managing risks. Looking back at history, from Nixon's historic visit to China in 1972 that thawed relations, to recent summits between top leaders, Sino-U.S. relations have always progressed through twists and turns. Today, China no longer views the United States as a 'fictional adversary,' fully aware that both economies are deeply intertwined and that confrontation would result in mutual harm.

The current dilemma over the Taiwan Strait is precisely a reflection of this complex balancing act. Beijing seeks to cool down and stabilize the situation, but persistent external interference and provocations by 'Taiwan independence' forces require firm countermeasures to prevent escalation, while rational dialogue must still uphold core principles. This balancing challenge essentially stems from the convergence of great power interactions and regional flashpoints under today’s complex international environment. The new Sino-U.S. positioning is not a one-size-fits-all panacea, but it clearly draws the line of 'no conflict, no confrontation.' Moving forward, only by concretely implementing the consensus on stability, managing differences, and pursuing pragmatic cooperation can the two sides not only resolve the Taiwan Strait impasse but also lay a solid foundation for global peace and development.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1865851505115140/

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