US EditionUS lawmakers push for military dialogue in a rare China visit
- Members of the U.S. Congress from both parties met with China’s Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Sunday to promote increased military-to-military communication.
- This meeting followed a downturn in U.S.-China relations caused by trade tensions, Taiwan's status, regional conflicts, and diplomatic strains since President Trump's first term.
- The delegation, led by Representative Adam Smith of the House Armed Services Committee, emphasized trade, economic issues, and stronger military-to-military conversations.
- Premier Li called the visit an "icebreaking trip" to strengthen ties and said more exchanges benefit both countries and hold global significance.
- Following a recent phone call between Trump and Xi Jinping, Trump will meet Xi at a regional summit in South Korea at October's end and plans to visit China early next year.
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US lawmakers push for increased military cooperation with China during rare visit
The U.S. lawmaker leading a bipartisan delegation from Congress to China told the Chinese defense minister on Monday that the United States wants to “open up the lines of communication” between the two countries, especially with regard to military ties between the U.S. and China. The Associated Press reported that the first official delegation from the House of Representatives to China since 2019 is currently visiting China and will remain in th…
U.S. lawmakers visiting China seek to improve military cooperation
The United States wants to improve military-to-military ties with China, a U.S. lawmaker leading a bipartisan congressional delegation said Monday in a meeting with China’s defense minister in Beijing.
Chinese defense minister urges improved military ties in meeting with U.S. lawmakers
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Monday urged concrete actions to improve military-to-military relations between China and the United States during a meeting in Beijing with a delegation of U.S. lawmakers led by Congressman Adam Smith, ranking member
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