Jake Sullivan to Visit China for Crucial Talks

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will visit China from August 27 to 29 to meet with top diplomat Wang Yi. The discussions will cover a wide range of issues including Taiwan, US-China military talks, support for Russia's defense industry, and the fentanyl crisis. This visit aims to stabilize US-China relations and lay the groundwork for a potential meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year. Despite the timing within the US presidential election cycle, officials emphasize that the trip is part of ongoing efforts to responsibly manage competition between the superpowers. The visit also follows a series of high-level meetings between Sullivan and Wang, which have been held about once a quarter. The Biden administration continues to view China as a significant competitive threat, especially in areas such as semiconductors and international rules-based order.