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China says ties with US remain stable ahead of Trump visit despite ‘disruptions’

Wang said both sides have kept overall stability despite recent disruptions, as Washington presses Beijing over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.

  • On Thursday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi greeted Senator Steve Daines at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during a U.S. congressional delegation visit ahead of President Donald Trump's scheduled May 14-15 trip.
  • Wang said China-U relations remained stable over the past year despite "many twists and disruptions," crediting Presidents Jinping and Trump for steering bilateral ties at critical moments.
  • Daines advocated for de-escalation and stability, noting that Wang's meeting on Wednesday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi demonstrated China's engagement in reducing tensions in West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Ahead of Trump's May 14-15 visit, Daines expressed hope that the leaders' meeting might lead to "some more Boeing airplanes purchased" by China, signaling potential trade gains.
  • Beijing faces ongoing pressure to use its influence with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of global oil flows, following Daines' previous March 2025 visit amid trade tensions.
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China says ties with US remain stable ahead of Trump visit despite ‘disruptions’

China's top diplomat says ties with the U.S. remain generally stable despite many challenges. He calls for both countries to contribute to global peace.

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