China’s Top Diplomat to Meet Blinken, Sullivan in Washington

Wang Yi’s visit comes just four months after Mr. Blinken went to China, a trip characterized by one Republican as filled with ‘glaring failures.’

China's top diplomat Wang Yi answers a question at a press briefing during the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing on Oct. 18, 2023. Wang Zhao/AFP via Getty Images

China’s top diplomat will travel to Washington for a three-day visit later this week, a trip that is part of the Biden administration’s continued effort to engage with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) diplomatically.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will arrive in Washington on Oct. 26, where he will hold meetings with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, senior Biden administration officials said on Monday. They did not confirm whether the Chinese diplomat would also meet with President Joe Biden.

‘Challenging Issues’

On Tuesday afternoon, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning confirmed Mr. Wang’s U.S. trip. According to China’s state-run media, Ms. Mao said the two sides will have “in-depth exchanges” on international and regional issues of common concern.