US-China ties haunted by lack of mutual trust, Beijing Xiangshan Forum told

At a security conference in Beijing, a former Chinese ambassador to Washington stated that a lack of mutual trust and confidence is a significant issue in Sino-US relations. Cui Tiankai made these remarks at the Xiangshan Forum on Tuesday, just one week before Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned state visit to the United States. He acknowledged an agreement on "constructive strategic stability" but cautioned against expecting smooth progress, anticipating ongoing and potentially substantial problems. The conference highlighted these deep-seated trust issues as a primary challenge for the bilateral relationship.