US National Security Adviser to visit China for key talks with FM

Jake Sullivan, US President Joe Biden’s National Security Adviser, is set to visit China next week for talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to a senior administration official.

The meetings, scheduled from August 27 to August 29, will be Sullivan’s first visit to China in his current role and are part of ongoing efforts to stabilize US-China relations, Caliber.Az reports referring to foreign media.

Discussions are anticipated to cover the possibility of a future meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The talks will focus on various strategic issues, including counter-narcotics cooperation, military communication, and AI safety. The US is also expected to address concerns about China’s increased pressure on Taiwan, emphasizing the need for meaningful dialogue between Beijing and Taipei.

The senior administration official emphasized that the purpose of these high-level discussions is to clarify misunderstandings and prevent competition from escalating into conflict. Additionally, the US will urge China to engage in constructive dialogue amid recent tensions, including China's suspension of nuclear safety and security talks with the US

Previous meetings between Sullivan and Wang have taken place in Bangkok, Malta, and Vienna, focusing on broad strategic matters. However, recent developments, such as China’s reluctance to discuss strategic stability and the militarization of space, have created challenges in the relationship.

The US remains open to developing risk reduction measures with China but has faced obstacles due to differences in strategic priorities and concerns over space warfare advancements.