美國總統川普5月訪華與習近平會談，雙方確立了建立「建設性戰略穩定關係」的基調[1]。然而，隨後數月間美中摩擦頻繁出現。中國外長王毅與美國國務卿盧比歐在馬尼拉舉行約90分鐘會談[1]；7月下旬美國宣布新一輪301關稅，北京提出譴責但未立即採取報復行動[1]；7月28日美國在台協會刊登台灣海巡署船艦與美國海岸防衛隊船的合影[1]。
學者普遍認為當前美中關係仍在「管理競爭」框架內運行。布魯金斯研究所學者秦江南將這一狀態描述為「相互保證的干擾」[1]。多名專家指出，雙方目前一邊維持高層溝通和合作，一邊在台灣、關稅、南海等問題上持續較勁[1]。若9月再次會晤，重點將是管理競爭而非解決問題[1]。專家一致認為台灣問題仍是美中關係的核心[1]。
President Trump's May visit to Beijing and subsequent talks with Xi Jinping established a framework for a "constructive strategic stability relationship" between the two nations [1]. However, the months that followed have been marked by recurring friction across multiple fronts, suggesting that while both sides maintain high-level communication channels, underlying competitive dynamics continue to shape the bilateral relationship.
Several frictions have emerged despite the initial diplomatic accord. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi held approximately 90 minutes of talks with US Secretary of State Rubio in Manila [1]. In late July, the United States announced a new round of Section 301 tariffs, which Beijing condemned but did not immediately retaliate against [1]. On July 28, the American Institute in Taiwan published a photograph showing Taiwan's Coast Guard vessels alongside US Coast Guard ships [1]. Scholars characterize the current state of affairs as "mutually assured disruption," according to Brookings Institution researcher Qin Jiangnan [1].
Experts maintain that both capitals are operating within a framework of "managed competition"—maintaining cooperation and dialogue on certain fronts while continuing to contend on issues including Taiwan, tariffs, and the South China Sea [1]. Multiple analysts anticipate that if the two leaders meet again in September, the focus will be on managing competition rather than resolving underlying disputes [1]. Taiwan remains the core issue in US-China relations, experts agree [1].