President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, is set to visit China next week to meet with the country’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, in an effort to maintain open lines of communication and prevent potential conflicts between the two global superpowers. Sullivan's upcoming multi-day visit follows a structured pattern of meetings every six months with top Chinese officials, with the last meeting taking place in Zurich in January.
The Biden administration recently announced its decision to retain import tariffs on Chinese goods, including anticipated increases on products like semiconductors and electric vehicles. This move comes amidst efforts to address trade imbalances and economic tensions between the US and China.
President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping last met in person during the APEC Summit in San Francisco in November 2023, where Xi assured Biden of non-interference in the 2024 US election. Plans for a potential future meeting between the two leaders are currently in preliminary stages, with discussions ongoing.
Looking ahead, President Biden is scheduled to participate in several high-profile multilateral summits in the coming months, including gatherings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Peru and the Group of 20 nations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. These summits present opportunities for diplomatic engagement and dialogue on key global issues, with potential for further interactions between US and Chinese leadership.
