US and China Officials Discuss Taiwan, Iran, and Houthi Attacks

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Bangkok for over 12 hours over two days, discussing various issues including military communication, counternarcotics cooperation, AI safety, and unfair trade policies. They also discussed global and regional security issues such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Middle East, DPRK, South China Sea, and Burma. The U.S. emphasized the importance of maintaining communication channels with China, while expressing concerns about China's influence over Iran and the need for constructive action in addressing issues such as the Houthis' attacks in the Red Sea.