A conjunctive phrase meaning 'in that situation' or 'amid those circumstances', used to introduce what happens or is done given the preceding context.
経済が停滞している。そうした中で消費税引き上げの議論が再燃した。
The economy is stagnant. In that situation, discussions about raising the consumption tax have flared up again.
台風被害が続いた。そうした中で地域の支援が一層重要になった。
Typhoon damage continued. Under those circumstances, local support became even more important.
企業の不祥事が相次いだ。そうした中で信頼回復が課題だ。
Corporate scandals occurred one after another. In that context, regaining trust is the challenge.