Archive · 23 Sep 2025
U.S. Delegation in Beijing: 'Talking Past Each Other'
A group of U.S. politicians went to China to talk.
They hope to improve communication because they believe the two countries aren't fully understanding each other.
They want to discuss trade, technology, and the military.
Concerns include how close their ships and planes get, and how the U.S. is receiving fentanyl and China's restrictions on rare earth exports.
It's the first such visit by House of Representatives members since 2019.
Both sides are trying to communicate despite ongoing tensions.
A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation visited Beijing, led by Rep. Adam Smith.
Smith said the U.S. and China are 'talking past each other' on key issues.
The delegation discussed trade, technology, and global conflicts with Chinese officials.
Concerns were raised about fentanyl and rare earths.
The delegation met with Premier Li Qiang, Defense Minister Dong Jun, and other officials.
- Who
- A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation led by Rep. Adam Smith
- What
- Visited Beijing to discuss dialogue and tensions between the U.S. and China
- When
- The visit began on Sunday
- Where
- Beijing, China
- Why
- To increase dialogue, address concerns on fentanyl, rare earths, and military interactions.
- Delegation Leader
- Rep. Adam Smith
- Focus
- Dialogue between U.S. and China
- Key Issues
- Trade, technology, military interactions, fentanyl, rare earths
- Meetings Held
- Premier Li Qiang, Defence Minister Dong Jun, Vice Premier He Lifeng, Zhao Leji, and Foreign Minister Wang Yi
- Duration of Visit
- Until Thursday
