Key facts
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the US to remove obstacles for high-level exchanges.
- Wang Yi specifically mentioned a potential meeting between President Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
- Chinese executives may accompany Xi on a potential trip to the US.
- An extension of the trade truce between China and the US is considered highly probable.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on the United States to remove obstacles that could hinder high-level exchanges between the two nations. During a meeting with US ambassador David Perdue in Beijing, Wang Yi emphasized the need for both sides to eliminate interference that might impede such interactions. The talks highlight ongoing efforts by both countries to stabilize their complex bilateral relationship. The remarks come amid speculation about a potential meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. Reports also suggest that Chinese executives might accompany Xi on a trip to the US, and that an extension of the trade truce between the two countries is considered almost certain.