China and the United States held the third Track 1.5 Dialogue in Beijing on Aug 25, according to Xinhua News Agency. The dialogue featured candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges, with both sides agreeing that bilateral ties are critically important and currently at a pivotal juncture. The two sides should jointly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, build on the new positioning of constructive strategic stability in China-US relations, strengthen communication and dialogue, enhance political mutual trust, promote exchanges and cooperation in trade, culture, subnational cooperation, healthcare, artificial intelligence and food security, properly manage differences, and jointly address global challenges.