Jake Sullivan Concludes Beijing Meetings with Xi Jinping

U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan concluded a significant three-day visit to Beijing, meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to address escalating tensions between the two nations. During their discussions, Xi expressed China's commitment to a stable U.S.-China relationship while Sullivan reiterated President Biden's intention to manage the relationship to prevent conflict. Key topics included Taiwan, the South China Sea, and fentanyl precursor flows, although no new agreements were reached on these contentious issues. Military communications saw some progress, particularly with a meeting between Sullivan and Zhang Youxia, a top Chinese military official. Both sides acknowledged the need for ongoing dialogue and are planning a future call between Biden and Xi. Despite some advancements in military cooperation, significant economic and strategic disagreements remain.