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US and China ‘talking past each other’ on key issues, says US lawmaker visiting Beijing

A bipartisan delegation of U.S. House lawmakers led by Rep. Adam Smith visited Beijing on September 21, 2025, marking the first House trip since 2019.
The visit aimed to reestablish communication amid escalating U.S.-China tensions and to foster military dialogue to reduce risks of inadvertent conflict.
The delegation met Chinese Premier Li Qiang, discussed trade, military-to-military communications, fentanyl flow, and cooperation on global issues including Ukraine and nuclear non-proliferation.
Smith emphasized to Li the significance of fostering a cooperative relationship between their countries and identifying methods to peacefully coexist globally, while the delegation prioritized transparency, crisis management, and establishing direct communication channels.
The visit concluded with agreements to create direct military communication frameworks, aiming to increase mutual trust, manage incidents, and promote regional stability amid complex bilateral relations.

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