Opinion | Beyond the summit: how US-China relations could still unravel
- Posted on October 8, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
While Xi Jinping's state visit created moments of diplomatic optimism, deep structural tensions remain between Washington and Beijing. Disputes over semiconductor restrictions, foreign direct investment scrutiny, and domestic political pressures continue to threaten bilateral stability. Analysts warn that ceremonial summits mask persistent disagreements that could derail fragile progress in US-China relations, requiring substantive policy alignment beyond symbolic gestures.
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Opinion | Beyond the summit: how US-China relations could still unravel
High-level optics from Xi’s state visit cannot hide underlying friction – over tech exports, investments and domestic politics – that threatens to pull ties back off track.
