BEIJING – China’s leading diplomat recently emphasized that relations with the United States have remained largely stable, even amidst numerous challenges. He urged both nations to work towards global peace, ahead of President Donald Trump’s anticipated visit next week.
During discussions with a bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation led by Senator Steve Daines, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi praised Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump for their pivotal roles in guiding the bilateral relationship during crucial times.
“In the past year, China-U.S. relations have encountered various challenges, yet we have succeeded in maintaining overall stability,” Wang remarked.
Senator Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and an avid Trump supporter, echoed these sentiments, stressing the importance of seeking stability between the two countries.
“I firmly believe that our aim should be to de-escalate rather than decouple. We desire stability and mutual respect,” he stated.
Furthermore, Daines suggested that following the leaders’ meeting next week, there might be potential for increased Boeing aircraft purchases, a development that would be welcomed.
The senator also recognized China’s efforts to help reduce tensions in the Middle East and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He said that Wang’s meeting on Wednesday with the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was proof of China’s engagement.
Ahead of Trump’s visit to China, scheduled for May 14-15, the U.S. government has been pressing Beijing to use its influence with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of the world’s oil normally flows.
It was Daines’ second trip to China since Trump took office last year. He previously visited in March 2025, when the two countries were locked in frictions over trade tariffs and efforts to combat illegal fentanyl trade.
