In a significant diplomatic development, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is set to visit China from August 27 to 29, marking the first visit by a US National Security Advisor to China in eight years. The visit, which comes at the invitation of Chinese official Wang Yi, aims to address escalating tensions between the two nations through strategic communication talks on Taiwan and tariffs.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Sullivan’s visit will focus on discussing China-US relations, sensitive issues, and major international and regional hotspots. China is expected to raise concerns about the Taiwan question, development rights, and strategic security.
The visit comes after a series of tensions between the US and China, including the US imposing significant tariff increases on Chinese goods in May, which China viewed as a politicization of economic and trade issues. The two nations have also confronted each other over the Taiwan issue, with the US expressing concerns about China’s potential nuclear threats.
Despite ongoing tensions, the visit is seen as a significant step in implementing common understandings reached between the Chinese and US presidents at their San Francisco meeting. The two nations have maintained communication across various sectors, and the visit is expected to address major issues and find common ground.
