The most recent development in US-China relations involves a significant anti-narcotics intelligence meeting held between the two nations from February 10 to 12, 2026, as reported by Xinhua and China Daily. This meeting, described as the 11th China-US anti-drug intelligence exchange, focused on 'in-depth discussions on the narcotics situation, cleanup of illicit online information, cooperation cases, control of chemicals, and drug-related anti-money laundering,' according to Xinhua. Both sides agreed to 'promote healthy, in-depth and pragmatic anti-narcotics cooperation,' highlighting a rare moment of collaboration amidst broader geopolitical tensions. This meeting is part of a long-standing series initiated in 2002, serving as a key platform for bilateral cooperation in drug law enforcement.