The concept emphasizes that the two largest economies and most influential countries can coexist through cooperation, mutual respect and responsible management of differences, said Nenad Stekic, senior research fellow at Serbia"s Institute of International Politics and Economics.

　　Virdika Rizky Utama, executive director of Jakarta-based think-tank PARA Syndicate, said that by articulating "constructive strategic stability," Beijing is offering a framework through which both countries can manage their competition.

　　This is not just about bilateral ties, but about reassuring the international community that the world"s two largest economies are committed to stability, he said.

　　Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump upon Trump"s arrival at Zhongnanhai in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

　　STABILITY FOR GLOBAL ECONOMY

　　During their meeting, Xi and Trump conducted in-depth discussions on economic and trade issues, further charting the course for the development of bilateral economic and trade relations, China"s Ministry of Commerce said Saturday.

　　According to the ministry, China and the United States have achieved positive outcomes during their recent consultations. For example, they will establish trade and investment councils. Through the trade council, the two sides will discuss issues such as tariff reductions on specific products, and they have agreed in principle to lower tariffs on products of respective concern on an equivalent scale.

　　"It"s very important, of course, that the world"s two largest economies are engaging at the highest level," Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)"s Communications Department Julie Kozack said at a press briefing on Thursday.