China-U.S. Summit Heralds Stable Relations

The basic tone of China-US relations remains positive and cooperative, as the countries’ collaborative approach on Iran and the DPRK have shown in the past year. While differences are here to stay, particularly in the South China Sea, they can be managed -- thanks to the smooth channels of communication between the two sides and the recent bilateral agreement on mutual notification of major military actions and the rules of behavior for air and maritime encounters.

Tao Wenzhao, Researcher, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/23zau9g