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Experts Urge Stability in U.S.-China Relations Amid Tensions

3/26/2026

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Experts at a Beijing academic conference called for stability in U.S.-China relations to prevent confrontation.
Susan Thornton, a former U.S. official, urged both countries to manage their complex interests to prevent missteps.
She noted that U.S. President Donald Trump’s postponed visit could have been a significant opportunity for dialogue.
The event underscored the need for institutional guardrails and sustained communication amid a period marked by tariffs and sanctions.

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Experts at a Beijing academic conference called for stability in U.S.-China relations to prevent confrontation.
Susan Thornton, a former U.S. official, urged both countries to manage their complex interests to prevent missteps.
She noted that U.S. President Donald Trump’s postponed visit could have been a significant opportunity for dialogue.
The event underscored the need for institutional guardrails and sustained communication amid a period marked by tariffs and sanctions.