Beijing. Wang Yi met with a bipartisan delegation of U.S. senators led by Steve Daines in Beijing on May 7, as both countries seek stability ahead of the upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
During the meeting at the Great Hall of the People, Wang Yi said China-U.S. relations had faced “many twists and disruptions” over the past year but had remained generally stable. He called on Washington to respect China’s core interests and work together on practical cooperation.
Senator Daines emphasized the importance of reducing tensions rather than deepening confrontation, stating that both nations should pursue “stability” and “mutual respect.” He also expressed hope that future economic cooperation could include renewed purchases of Boeing aircraft by China after nearly nine years without major orders.
The discussions also focused on trade relations, regional security, and the Taiwan issue, which Beijing again described as the “first red line” in China-U.S. relations. Chinese officials urged the United States to adhere to the “One China” principle ahead of the expected Trump-Xi summit scheduled for May 14–15 in Beijing.
The delegation visit comes amid ongoing efforts by both countries to stabilize ties following disputes over tariffs, technology, Taiwan, and geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.
