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Trump, Xi Agree to 'Strategic Stability' Framework in Beijing Summit

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached agreement on a "constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability" during talks in Beijing on Thursday, marking a significant diplomatic shift between the two nations. The framework will guide bilateral ties for the next three years and beyond, emphasizing cooperation and managed competition with controllable differences, according to Xi's official readout. Trade envoys from both countries achieved "overall balanced and positive outcomes" at preparatory discussions in South Korea on Wednesday. The talks were led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice President He Lifeng. Xi signaled Beijing's commitment to deeper commercial engagement, stating "China's door to opening up will only open wider." The accord aims to establish guardrails preventing escalation of disputes that nearly spiraled during 2025.