strategic stability
Coverage of strategic stability in the Nexus archive.
- What is Beijing thinking? Why Washington is struggling to understand its rival
The article discusses the differing interpretations of 'strategic stability' in US-China relations following a summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in May. Both sides used the phrase in readouts, but the White House emphasized 'fairness and reciprocity' while Beijing omitted those terms, sparking analysis about potential implications.
- Lost in Translation: How A Premier Chinese Think Tank Views U.S.-Chinese Competition
President Donald Trump's 2026 state visit to Beijing coincided with a report by the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations on U.S.-Chinese competition. The summit received global media attention, while the report was largely overlooked. Chinese leader Xi Jinping announced 'strategic stability' as a framework for bilateral relations.
- Trump has buried liberal world order but what comes next could be better
The article discusses how Donald Trump's two terms have disrupted the traditional US-led liberal internationalist order. It highlights a recent summit between President Xi Jinping and Trump in Beijing, suggesting potential for US-China coexistence and managed competition. The piece implies that the end of the liberal world order may open opportunities for new frameworks of strategic stability.
- China dials down rhetoric but regional risks persist at Shangri-La Dialogue
China's delegation at the Shangri-La Dialogue warned of global challenges from 'hegemonism' and 'bloc confrontation' attributed to 'certain countries,' without naming the United States. Major General Meng Xiangqing, head of the Chinese delegation, made the remarks during a session on strategic stability threats.
- ‘Strategic Stability’ requires Chinese accountability
The article argues that President Trump should not accept China's promises of restraint and instead employ economic measures to enforce accountability. Key concerns include China's support for Iran's missile and drone programs and military aggression toward Taiwan.