China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (Cicir) Publishes Road Map for Peaceful Coexistence with US Amid Strategic Stalemate

The China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (Cicir), a state-backed think tank, published a comprehensive paper on May 13, 2026, proposing a path for peaceful coexistence between China and the United States. The paper was released on the same day as US President Donald Trump's arrival in Beijing for a critical diplomatic visit. The document outlines specific measures to manage the escalating tensions and strategic competition between the two nations. The report, published in Chinese, was translated and disseminated by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), which noted that the translation was done using Alibaba’s Qwen3 and checked for accuracy. The paper was released as the US and China entered a new phase of strategic competition, with Trump’s visit marking a pivotal moment in bilateral relations. The content of the report was not disclosed in detail by the sources, but it is understood to focus on areas of mutual interest and conflict management.