Author: Andy(andy@1024ai.cc)

On May 15, 2026, Trump concluded his three-day visit to China. From the guard-of-honor welcome at the Great Hall of the People to a leisurely stroll through the Temple of Heaven with President Xi, from Trump’s declaration that “a lot of problems were settled” to Xi’s stark warning that Taiwan could become “dangerous” — the summit, billed by the White House as “the most important great power meeting of the 21st century,” revealed both genuine goodwill in stabilizing US-China ties and the irreducible reality of deep structural contradictions.

Published on 2026-05-15 at Andy's Analysis, last modified on 2026-05-15

Author: Andy(andy@1024ai.cc)

The “Constructive Strategic Stability” jointly established by Chinese and U.S. heads of state in Beijing on May 14, 2026, is far more than diplomatic rhetoric — it is a “great power ceasefire and rule-setting agreement” reached after years of intense competition. This new framework marks a definitive end to Washington’s fantasy of dictating terms “from a position of strength,” formally entering a new era of strategic stalemate and rule-remaking based on near-peer parity.

Published on 2026-05-14 at Andy's Analysis, last modified on 2026-05-14

Author: Andy(andy@1024ai.cc)

Shifts and Balance: Trump’s Second-Term China Policy and the New Dynamics of US-China Relations

Trump’s second-term China policy has undergone a notable shift from “maximum pressure” to “pragmatic dealmaking.” This transformation stems both from changes in the US-China power balance and from the profound evolution of the global landscape. The world today faces multiple challenges—geopolitical conflicts, economic slowdown, and technological competition—making stable US-China relations a key anchor of the global order.

Published on 2026-05-13 at Andy's Analysis, last modified on 2026-05-13