China and U.S. Hold Third Track 1.5 Dialogue in Beijing

Representatives from China and the United States convened in Beijing on August 24 and 25, 2026, for the third China-U.S. Track 1.5 Dialogue. Co-hosted by the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Asia Society, the event brought together approximately 40 delegates from government departments, think tanks, and the business community to bridge formal diplomacy and nongovernmental exchange.

Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, met with U.S. delegates to discuss implementing the consensus reached between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump in May. Both parties characterized the bilateral relationship as being at a "special juncture" or "critical juncture," emphasizing the need for mutual respect and the management of differences to achieve strategic stability.

Participants focused on expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence, food security, healthcare, and trade. Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, warned against zero-sum thinking and decoupling, asserting that a stable relationship is the greatest contribution to world peace. U.S. business leaders highlighted China's role as a critical platform for the global competitiveness of American companies, while both delegations agreed to mitigate risks associated with artificial intelligence and foster people-to-people exchanges.