constructive strategic stability

Constructive Strategic Stability (CSS) is a conceptual framework adopted by China and the United States to manage their intensifying competition and avoid conflict. Emerging from a Beijing summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, it represents a shift towards a more structured approach to their rivalry, particularly significant for regions like Southeast Asia that are often caught in the middle. The concept is gaining renewed attention as the US-China competition enters a new strategic stalemate, with Chinese state think tanks proposing roadmaps for peaceful coexistence under this guiding principle. The framework is newsworthy due to its potential to shape the future of international relations and global security, offering a pathway for the two major powers to coexist peacefully despite their deep-seated strategic differences and ongoing competition.