In a major step toward global stability, the Second China-U.S. Track 1.5 Dialogue wrapped up in Beijing with both sides pledging to strengthen communication and avoid clashes. The talks, attended by 30+ representatives including Asia Society co-chair John Thornton, focused on finding common ground amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Key takeaways? Both nations agreed that stable relations are crucial for their people and the world. They plan to ramp up cooperation on hot-button issues like:
Climate action
AI governance
Global health
Economic partnerships
Youth exchanges got a special shoutout too—think study abroad programs and cross-cultural collabs.
While acknowledging differences, delegates stressed the need for \"peaceful coexistence\" and big-picture thinking. As one participant put it: \"When elephants dance, the grass suffers—we need better choreography.\"
The dialogue was co-hosted by the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the U.S.-based Asia Society. Stay tuned for more updates as these talks evolve!
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China-U.S. Track 1.5 Dialogue agrees to step up talks, avoid conflicts
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