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US-China talks aim for 'normal stability' with manageable disagreements
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US-China talks aim for 'normal stability' with manageable disagreements

From South China Morning Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A senior Chinese official urged the US and China to pursue "normal stability with controllable disagreements" in their relationship.
  • During semi-official talks, the official called for expanding shared interests to foster cooperation-anchored stability.
  • The dialogue aimed to establish a framework for managing bilateral relations, rejecting zero-sum game mentalities.

China advocates for a relationship with the United States characterized by "normal stability with controllable disagreements," a senior Chinese official stated during recent semi-official dialogue. Liu Haixing, who leads the Communist Party's International Department, urged both nations to broaden their common ground to achieve positive stability rooted in cooperation.

During the talks held Tuesday, Liu emphasized the importance of rejecting zero-sum game approaches. He proposed that expanding the "pie" of shared interests would be key to fostering healthy stability within the bilateral relationship. This perspective suggests a desire for pragmatic engagement despite underlying tensions.

normal stability with controllable disagreements

— Liu HaixingA senior Chinese official's proposed framework for US-China relations.

The dialogue, described as Track 1.5 talks, involved both official and unofficial participants. It aimed to create a formula for managing the complex relationship between the two global powers, focusing on areas where cooperation can mitigate potential conflicts and ensure a degree of predictability in their interactions.

Both sides should reject zero-sum games to achieve healthy stability with...

— Liu HaixingThe official's call for a cooperative approach in managing bilateral ties.
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Originally published by South China Morning Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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