WORLD

U.S., China Forge ‘Constructive Strategic Stability’ in Beijing Summit

Published: May. 14, 2026 4:31 p.m. GMT+8

00:00

00:00/00:00

Listen to this article 1x

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday morning during Trump’s state visit to China. Photo: Xinhua News Agency

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to recast the relationship between the world’s two largest powers under a new banner of “constructive strategic stability,” according to the state-run Xinhua news agency, signaling an effort to manage fierce competition and expand economic cooperation following talks Thursday in the Chinese capital.

You've accessed an article available only to subscribers

Subscribe today for just $.99.

VIEW OPTIONS

Unlock exclusive discounts with a Caixin group subscription — ideal for teams and organizations.

Save an extra $50. Introductory offer for new readers. Subscribe now.

Share this article

Open WeChat and scan the QR code

DIGEST HUB

Digest Hub

Back

Explore the story in 30 seconds

Xi Jinping and Donald Trump agreed on “constructive strategic stability” for US-China ties to manage competition and cooperation.
US executives including Musk, Huang, Cook, and Fraser joined to emphasize economic ties and Chinese market access.
Xi warned on Taiwan risks; discussed Middle East, Ukraine, Korea; featured ceremonial welcome and Temple of Heaven visit.

AI generated, for reference only

Who’s Who

Tesla: Tesla founder Elon Musk joined U.S. executives (Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Apple's Tim Cook, Citigroup's Jane Fraser) in meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping after the Trump-Xi summit. Trump highlighted their value for the Chinese market, encouraging expanded cooperation, which the executives affirmed, seeking to deepen business in China.

Nvidia: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined U.S. executives like Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and Jane Fraser in a meeting with Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. Trump introduced them, highlighting their value for the Chinese market and encouraging expanded cooperation. The executives expressed intent to deepen operations in China, with Xi assuring wider market access.

Apple: Apple CEO Tim Cook joined U.S. business leaders, including Elon Musk and Jensen Huang, in a meeting with Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. Trump highlighted their value for the Chinese market, and Cook's group expressed intent to deepen operations and cooperation in China. Xi welcomed expanded U.S. enterprise involvement.

Citigroup: Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser joined U.S. executives like Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, and Tim Cook in meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping after his talks with President Trump. Trump introduced them, highlighting their respect for the Chinese market. The group expressed intent to deepen business operations and cooperation in China.

AI generated, for reference only