US agreeing to "build a constructive relationship of strategic stability on the basis of fairness and reciprocity" is not quite the same as what the PRC says they agreed to. "on the basis of fairness and reciprocity" is a significant addition. Here is Wang Yi in his comments to the media 2. How should the new positioning of a "constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability" be understood? 二、如何理解"中美建设性战略稳定关系"的新定位？ Wang Yi: At the meeting, the two heads of state agreed to take a "constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability" as the new positioning of bilateral relations, providing strategic guidance for China-US relations over the next three years and beyond. This has been welcomed by the peoples of both countries and by the international community. The Chinese side believes: 王毅：会晤中，两国元首同意将"中美建设性战略稳定关系"作为两国关系的新定位，为未来3年乃至更长时间的中美关系作出战略指引，受到两国人民和国际社会的欢迎。中方认为： This should be a positive stability with cooperation as the main theme, continually strengthening the resilience of China-US relations through exchanges and cooperation. As the world's two largest economies, China and the US are deeply intertwined and inseparable; cooperation benefits both, while confrontation harms both. Confrontation would be a disaster for both countries and for the world, while cooperation can accomplish many great things to the benefit of both countries and the world. 这应该是合作为主的积极稳定，通过交流合作不断增强中美关系的韧性。中美作为世界前两大经济体，你中有我、我中有你，谁也离不开谁，合则两利、斗则俱伤。对抗对两国和世界注定是一场灾难，合作则可以办成许多有利于两国和世界的大事。 This should be a healthy stability with measured competition, not a zero-sum game of winner-takes-all. It is unsurprising that competition exists between major countries, but the totality of China-US relations cannot be defined by competition. Even where there is competition between China and the US, it should be healthy competition based on mutual learning, positive competition in which each pursues self-improvement, and fair competition that abides by the rules. The purpose of competition is for each to become a better version of itself. 这应该是竞争有度的良性稳定，不搞你输我赢的零和博弈。大国之间存在竞争不足为奇，但不能以竞争来定义全部中美关系。中美之间即便有竞争，也应是相互借鉴的良性竞争，你追我赶的积极竞争，遵守规则的公平竞争。竞争的目的是为了彼此做更好的自己。 This should be a normalized stability in which differences are manageable, not one that swings up and down like a roller coaster. Both sides should maintain the continuity and stability of their policies, and in particular honor the commitments they have made, always moving toward each other, so that positive expectations of China-US cooperation provide more certainty for each side's development and for the international situation. 这应该是分歧可控的常态稳定，不能像过山车一样起伏不定。双方都应保持政策的连续性和稳定性，尤其要信守作出的承诺，始终相向而行，以中美合作的正面预期为各自发展和国际形势提供更多的确定性。 This should be a lasting stability with peace in prospect, with no conflict, confrontation, or even war. Peaceful coexistence is the greatest common denominator between China and the US; the consequences of China-US conflict and confrontation are something no one could bear. The key lies in observing the three China-US joint communiqués, respecting each other's social systems and development paths, respecting each other's core interests and major concerns, and respecting each side's right to development. 这应该是和平可期的持久稳定，不能发生冲突对抗甚至战争。和平共处是中美两国的最大公约数，中美冲突对抗的后果是谁都不能承受的。关键在于遵守中美三个联合公报，尊重彼此社会制度和发展道路，尊重对方核心利益和重大关切，尊重各自的发展权利。 In sum, a "constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability" is not a slogan, but should be a goal to which both sides remain committed and take joint action to achieve. We should follow the direction set by the two heads of state, continually enrich the content of this new positioning, translate it into concrete policies and practical measures, and jointly open a new chapter in China-US relations. 总之，"中美建设性战略稳定关系"不是一句口号，而应是双方坚守的目标，共同采取的行动。我们要沿着两国元首明确的方向，不断丰富这一新定位内涵，将其转化为具体政策和实际举措，共同开启中美关系的新篇章。