Building Bridges: U.S. Lawmakers Meet China's Defense Minister for the First Time in Six Years
A U.S. congressional delegation led by Representative Adam Smith visited Beijing to meet with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun. This marks the first House visit in six years, aimed at enhancing military communication amid strained U.S.-China relations. Discussions included future visits and cooperation frameworks.
A delegation of U.S. lawmakers, marking the first House of Representatives visit to Beijing in six years, met with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Monday. Led by Democratic Representative Adam Smith, the group aimed to bolster exchanges, particularly military-to-military communication, during the critical talks.
Emphasizing the importance of regular dialogue, Smith stated, 'We feel strongly that there should be more frequent visits and more robust conversation,' according to a U.S. embassy pool report. Dong remarked that the meeting was a positive step towards strengthening China-U.S. communications.
This significant visit follows recent high-level engagements, including a call between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Amid strained bilateral ties due to trade tensions, technology restrictions, and regional disputes, leaders agreed on further discussions. The COVID-19 pandemic had previously halted such House exchanges since 2020.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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