On June 23, the Chinese People’s Association for Peace and Disarmament (CPAPD) and the Arsenault Family Foundation of the United States co-hosted the 2026 Dialogue on China-U.S. Relations at Wenzhou-Kean University in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province. Lu Kang, Vice Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee (IDCPC), attended the event and delivered a keynote speech.

Lu Kang stated that more than a month ago, the historic meeting between the two heads of state building a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability as the new positioning for bilateral ties, drawing a blueprint for the relationship. He emphasized the need to accurately grasp the core essence of this new positioning: first, stability through inclusiveness and coexistence of differences—recognizing and respecting disparities while managing divergences through institutional arrangements; second, stability through mutual accommodation and shared efforts—jointly steering clear of the Thucydides Trap and transcending traditional great-power rivalry; third, stability through proactive and affirmative action—upholding the principle of "cooperation as the mainstay, competition within bounds, divergences controllable, and peace achievable," managing risks, expanding cooperation, and building mutual trust. Lu Kang pointed out that building this relationship is a long-term systemic endeavor, which requires moving beyond the "enemy narrative," setting rules for competition, installing brakes for differences, and expanding shared interests. China stands ready to work with the United States to fully implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state, and jointly contribute to a future of peace, prosperity, and stability for both countries and the world at large.

U.S. participants at the dialogue remarked that the new framework of a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability established by the two presidents provides vital guidance for the development of bilateral ties. They expressed readiness to work with China to strengthen strategic communication, deepen strategic mutual trust, continuously enrich their understanding of the profound connotations of this new framework, and translate it into pragmatic, actionable policies and initiatives, contributing wisdom and strength to moving bilateral relations forward.

More than 30 experts and scholars from strategic and academic circles of China and the United States took part in the dialogue.