US Extends Formal Invitation to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for Washington Visit

The United States has formally invited China's newly reappointed foreign minister, Wang Yi, to Washington, following the abrupt removal of his predecessor. The invitation was extended during a meeting between U.S. Assistant Secretary for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink and Yang Tao, Director General of the North American and Oceania Affairs at China's Foreign Ministry. While it is unclear if the Chinese side has accepted the invitation, the U.S. State Department expects the visit to happen. The meeting is part of ongoing efforts to maintain open lines of communication and responsibly manage the bilateral relationship between the two countries.