International Law
Jun. 2, 2026
Seeking collaboration amid competition: Building a constructive Sino-U.S. relationship
A high-profile U.S.-China summit marked a pragmatic step toward reopening dialogue and stabilizing relations amid enduring strategic rivalry, but deep structural differences, a persistent trust deficit, and limited substantive outcomes underscore that the relationship remains defined by managed competition rather than meaningful convergence.
Xinying Huang
Former Visiting Scholar at Stanford Law School
Huang served as a correctional officer and an attorney in China. He is interested in legal issues related to law enforcement international relations.
President Donald Trump recently led a mixed delegation of senior cabinet officials and prominent CEOs on a high-profile visit to China. Mainstream global media extensively covered the summit between two of the world's most powerful and influential leaders. Many observers described it as an important, even historic encounter that could help shape the trajectory of bilateral relations.
However, it is far too early to draw definitive conclusions about the f...
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