Overview

• U.S. lawmakers pressed for expanded military-to-military communication in a meeting with Premier Li Qiang on Sunday.
• The trip marks the first visit to China by a House delegation since 2019, following years of strained ties.
• Rep. Adam Smith led the group that includes Michael Baumgartner, Ro Khanna and Chrissy Houlahan, with meetings scheduled through Thursday.
• Li welcomed the delegation as an “icebreaking” step and emphasized the value of more exchanges and cooperation.
• President Trump said he will meet Xi Jinping at a regional summit in South Korea at the end of October and plans a China visit early next year.