National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will be visiting Beijing from August 27 to 29 to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, marking the first visit by a US national security adviser since 2016. The trip is aimed at managing tensions between the US and China, with the Biden administration maintaining a competitive relationship with China. The visit comes amidst turbulent relations between the two countries, with issues such as economic ambitions and military activities causing friction.
The US official stated that Sullivan will address concerns about China’s support for Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine, as well as discuss North Korea and the Middle East with Wang. It is expected that Sullivan will reiterate the US’s commitment to managing competitive relationships responsibly and working towards preventing conflict.
The visit comes ahead of the US general election in November, with Vice President Kamala Harris running as a successor to President Biden. Harris has expressed a desire to lead the world in areas such as space and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need to strengthen American global leadership. On the other hand, Republican candidate Donald Trump has indicated a more adversarial approach towards China, with his administration potentially seeing a global showdown with the country in the future. Sullivan’s visit to Beijing indicates the US’s ongoing efforts to navigate its relationship with China, balancing competition with cooperation in key areas of global concern.
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