Beijing buzzed on Tuesday as the Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi welcomed a U.S. congressional delegation led by Representative Adam Smith for what he called an “ice-breaking journey” in China-U.S. relations 🌐🤝.
This marks the first visit to the Chinese mainland by a group of U.S. House members since 2019. For Wang Yi, it’s more than a handshake—it’s a chance to bridge gaps, clear misconceptions, and bring voices from both sides to the table.
As a Political Bureau member of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Wang highlighted the American people’s hope for stable ties. He urged Washington to approach differences with a cool head, explore areas of cooperation, and work toward “stable, healthy, and sustainable” growth in bilateral relations.
“China and the U.S. are partners, not adversaries,” Wang said, calling for more dialogue to avoid confrontation and expand win-win cooperation.
On the Taiwan question, Wang Yi reaffirmed it as an internal matter of the Chinese mainland and stressed that safeguarding peace in the Taiwan Strait hinges on firm opposition to “Taiwan secessionists.”
With both sides signaling openness, this ice-breaking journey could be the start of smoother communication and a fresh chapter in one of the world’s most important diplomatic relationships 🌍✍️.
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Wang Yi calls U.S. lawmakers' visit an 'ice-breaking journey'
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