US-China Track 1.5 Talks: Liu Haixing Advocates 'Normal Stability' with Controllable Disagreements

During the third US-China Track 1.5 Dialogue on Tuesday, Liu Haixing, who leads the Communist Party's International Department, advocated for a framework of 'normal stability' in the relationship between the two nations. He stressed the importance of keeping disagreements 'controllable' and encouraged both parties to broaden the 'pie' of mutual interests while avoiding zero-sum scenarios and promoting healthy competition. Launched in 2023, this dialogue connects official diplomacy with non-governmental interactions, featuring around 40 representatives from local governments, think tanks, universities, and the US strategic and business sectors. Liu's comments reflect China's aspiration for stable ties amid existing tensions. Additionally, the event showcased the significance of informal discussions in enhancing mutual understanding. A correction was made in a prior report, clarifying that Sean Stein, not Craig Allen, is the USCBC president.