A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Sept. 21, kicking off the first visit from House representatives to China in six years.
In his opening remarks, Li described the U.S. delegation’s visit as an “ice-breaking trip” that would further the ties between the two countries.
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee who led the U.S. delegation, said that it’s crucial to resolve the disagreements between Washington and Beijing through dialogue.
“Certainly, trade and economics [are] at the top of the list,” Smith said, adding that military-to-military discussions are also a focus for the delegation….