On June 2, 2026, an article by Ambassador Wu Wei titled “Building A Constructive China-U.S. Relationship of Strategic Stability” was published in The Kaselehlie Press, the bi-weekly newspaper in the FSM, in its Vol. 26 and Iss. 13. The full text is as follows: 

At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald J. Trump paid a state visit to China from May 13 to 15. The two heads of state had long discussions on major issues concerning China-U.S. relations and world peace and development in a way that was open, thorough, constructive, and strategic. They actively sought the right way for two major countries to get along with each other, and reached a number of common understandings in this respect. This is a historic meeting which draws attention from the world including the Federated States of Micronesia. I would like to introduce the summit to friends from the Federated States of Micronesia.

A new vision of China-U.S. relations

China and the United States have both entered a crucial stage in their development. This year marks the start of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development, and we are advancing Chinese modernization on all fronts through high-quality development. This year is also the 250th anniversary of American independence. In this special year, the two presidents met in Beijing for an extensive discussion on national governance, bilateral relations, and international and regional hot spots. The two heads of state also agreed on a new vision of building a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability, which will provide strategic guidance for China-U.S. relations over the next three years and beyond. This is how China understands it:

It should be positive stability where cooperation is the mainstay. As the world’s top two economies, the two countries both gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation. The relationship should gets more resilient through exchange and cooperation. While a confrontational relationship will be disastrous for both countries and the world, China-U.S. cooperation will get many great things done to the benefit of both and all. It should be healthy stability where competition is kept within proper limits. Major-country competition is nothing new, but China-U.S. relations should not be defined by competition. When competition does happen, it must be a healthy one where we learn from each other, pursue excellence together, and compete fairly in compliance with rules. It should not be turned into a zero-sum game. It should be constant stability where differences are manageable and the relationship should not be like a roller coaster. Both sides should maintain policy continuity and stability. It is very important for both sides to honor their words and move in the same direction. A positive outlook of China-U.S. cooperation will provide more certainty for both countries’ development and for the international situation. It should be lasting stability where peace is expectable. Both sides must abide by the three China-U.S joint communiqués, respect each other’s social systems and development paths, respect each other’s core interests and major concerns, and respect each other’s right to development. Conflicts and wars are not acceptable.

As President Xi Jinping stated, building a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability is not a slogan. It means actions in the same direction. Achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and making America great again can go hand in hand. We can help each other succeed and advance the well-being of the whole world.

New common understandings on exchange and cooperation

Throughout the nearly nine hours the two presidents spent with each other, they showed mutual respect, a commitment to peace, and a shared interest in pursuing cooperation. The two presidents agreed to keep in close touch through meetings, calls, and letters. President Xi will pay a state visit to the United States this fall at the invitation of President Trump.

With the authorization of the two presidents, the political and diplomatic channel has stayed active. The two countries’ foreign policy officials and diplomats have properly handled differences, solved practical problems and increased mutual understanding, contributing to stronger bilateral ties. The two sides have also agreed to support each other in hosting this year’s APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and G20 Summit. The two economic and trade teams produced generally balanced and positive outcomes, including continuing to implement all the consensus reached in prior consultations, establishing a board of trade and a board of investment, addressing each other’s concerns regarding market access for agricultural products, and expanding two-way trade within the framework of reciprocal tariff reduction.

The summit will reenergize exchanges between the two sides’ legislative bodies, subnational entities and business, academic and media communities. President Xi welcomes more young Americans to visit and study in China. President Trump has also said multiple times that he welcomes Chinese students to the United States. Many U.S. business leaders accompanied President Trump to China on this trip, and they all said that they have a deep commitment to the Chinese market, and want to grow their business here and strengthen cooperation with Chinese partners. All levels in both countries must hit the ground running to follow through on what the two presidents have agreed to and secure more tangible outcomes.

On the Taiwan question

The Taiwan question was an important topic taken up at the summit. China’s position is very clear: 

First, the Taiwan question is China’s internal affair. Realizing complete reunification is an aspiration shared by all sons and daughters of the Chinese nation. It is also the unwavering, historic mission of the Communist Party of China. The mainland and Taiwan belong to one and the same China. This is a fact established since antiquity, the real status quo of the Taiwan Strait, and an important part of the postwar international order. The Chinese side hopes that the U.S. side will strictly abide by the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiqués, and honor its international obligation. 

Second, the Taiwan question is the most important issue between China and the U.S., one that affects the entire relationship. If it is handled properly, the overall relationship will be stable, and the two sides will be able to devote more energy to advancing mutually beneficial cooperation. Otherwise, the two countries will have clashes and even conflicts, and the entire relationship will be in great jeopardy. China hopes that the U.S. side will take concrete actions to keep the relationship on an even keel and contribute to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. 

Third, China and the U.S. both agree on the vital importance of safeguarding cross-Strait peace and stability. To ensure this is the case, one must never indulge or support “Taiwan independence,” because “Taiwan independence” and cross-Strait peace are as irreconcilable as fire and water.

After his state visit to China, President Trump said in an interview regarding the Taiwan question that he is not looking to have somebody go independent. The impression coming out of the summit is that the U.S. side understands China’s position, takes China’s concerns seriously, and, like the rest of the international community, does not agree with or accept Taiwan’s moving toward independence.

In-depth exchanges on international and regional issues

On the Middle East situation, President Xi emphasized that the use of force cannot solve problems, and dialogue is the only right choice. Negotiation may not produce immediate results, but now that the door of dialogue has been opened, it should not be closed again. China encourages the U.S. and Iran to continue settling their differences and disputes through negotiation, including on the nuclear issue. China calls for reopening the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible on the basis of continued ceasefire, and believes that the fundamental solution to the stalemate in the Strait lies in achieving a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire. China has been working to promote peace talks, and will continue to play its role for an early end to the conflict and restoration of peace in the Middle East.

On the Ukraine crisis, both China and the U.S. want to see an early end to the conflict, and both have done a great deal to promote peace talks in their own ways. As there is no simple solution to a complex issue, peace talks cannot be expected to achieve success overnight. China and the U.S. will maintain communication and play a constructive role in the political settlement of the crisis.

President Xi pointed out, the China-U.S. relations concern the well-being of the over 1.7 billion people of both countries, and affect the interests of the over eight billion people of the world. As transformation not seen in a century accelerates across the globe, the world has once again reached a crossroads. The two presidents agreed on a new vision of building a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability, which has been well received by the people of both countries and the broader international community. China is prepared to work with the United States to follow through on the important common understandings reached by the two presidents in Beijing, and steadily advance China-U.S. relations on the right track following the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation.

The FSM has maintained close and friendly relations with both China and the U.S.. A sound, stable, and promising China-U.S. relationship meets the demand of the times and reflects the shared aspiration of the people, which will bring more benefits to both peoples, inject stability and positive energy into the changing and turbulent world, and make greater contributions to world peace and development. China is ready to work with the FSM to fully seize the new opportunity brought by the China-U.S. summit, jointly implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of China and the FSM in 2024, deepen practical and friendly cooperation in various fields, and push forward China-FSM Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, bringing more benefits to the two peoples.