# US-China diplomatic and strategic relations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-china-diplomatic-and-strategic-relations
> Updated: 2026-10-22T13:02:08.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

During a three-day visit to Washington, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. Xi referenced the ‘Thucydides Trap’ to suggest that the rise of China and American strategic goals can coexist, framing the concept as a way to manage competition and avoid military confrontation.

In a separate context regarding domestic and international stability, Xi Jinping called for a new ‘Long March’ to achieve national modernization, emphasizing the necessity of centralized leadership within the Communist Party of China. This directive coincided with upcoming party plenums focused on political control and discipline.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Xi Jinping calls for Party unity amid EU-China trade tensions

President Xi Jinping has called for renewed Party unity and centralized leadership, while the EU prepares to strengthen trade defenses against Chinese competition to address structural economic imbalances.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/xi-jinping-calls-for-party-unity-amid-eu-china-trade-tensions

### 2026-09-28: Xi Jinping references Thucydides Trap during White House meeting with Trump

During a White House visit, President Xi Jinping referenced the ‘Thucydides Trap’ to discuss US-China relations, suggesting that the rising power of China and US interests can coexist without conflict.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/xi-jinping-references-thucydides-trap-during-white-house-meeting-with-trump

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