Xi-Trump path to ‘constructive strategic stability’ | South China Morning PostAdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesWhen the presidents of the United States and China meet in Washington, the world will be watching to see whether their two countries can make good on their agreement to work towards “constructive strategic stability”. In this series, we examine where both powers stand ahead of the high-stakes summit.Updated: 10:27am, 22 Sep 2026Advertisement[1]In Focus | Why China is playing it cool despite Trump’s disruption and churnDespite months of US ambivalence, Beijing’s patience and composure at key Washington summit can show they are ‘the new adults in the room’.18 Sep, 2026Advertisement[2]In Focus | Analysts tip a stronger hand for China ahead of Xi-Trump summit in WashingtonChinese confidence could be boosted by US push to make progress on its war on Iran and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, experts say.20 Sep, 2026[3]Open Questions | ‘Trade is never free’: former WTO chief Pascal Lamy on the EU’s China challengeHe says Chinese authorities’ lack of interest in addressing structural macroeconomic imbalance a ‘huge problem’ for European Union.21 Sep, 2026[4]In Focus | The US-China tech war has evolved since Xi and Trump last met. Who has the edge?The two sides have found new sources of leverage across AI, chips, rare earths and wider technology supply chains since the US leader’s May visit to Beijing.22 Sep, 2026Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:00AI-generated voice