US Security Adviser Arrives In China To Reduce Diplomatic Tensions

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JAKARTA - United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan arrived in Beijing, China, to begin a three-day visit amid rising diplomatic tensions between the two major global powers, China CentralTelevision (CCTV) reported.

Sullivan was greeted by the Director General of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for North America and Oceania Yang Tao, and US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burn at Beijing Airport, the Chinese Government's broadcast media reported.

Sullivanini's visit was the first by US national security advisers since eight years ago, and this was seen as preparation for the next summit between President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping.

As reported by ANTARA from Anadolu, Tuesday, August 27, Sullivan's arrival was an important step to implement the consensus the two leaders achieved during their meeting in San Francisco on November 15, 2023, CCTV said.

During the three-day visit, Sullivan will meet Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, as an effort by the two countries to stabilize existing tensions.

The two officials have met four times in 16 months, namely in Vienna, Malta, Washington, and Bangkok.