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China's top diplomat urges 'harmony' with US as senior senators visit Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for improved US-China relations, urging Washington to view Beijing objectively, as a bipartisan group of US senators visits ahead of a rescheduled leaders' summit. The visit comes amid ongoing tensions over trade, technology, and the Iran conflict.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 1 distinct · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Apr 23 – May 7, 2026 Published Aug 14

Lead

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for the United States to seek "harmony without uniformity" with Beijing, urging Washington to view China objectively as a top US senator led a delegation to the country this week. The comments, made in a meeting with Senator Steve Daines, come ahead of a much-anticipated summit between the US and Chinese leaders.

Coverage Comparison

Coverage from the South China Morning Post highlights that Senator Daines, a Republican from Montana and close ally of President Donald Trump, is leading a five-member bipartisan delegation to Shanghai and Beijing. The trip was scheduled to begin May 1, though the summit between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping was originally planned for late March before being rescheduled to mid-May due to the Iran war. Reports indicate the rescheduled summit would mark the first time a US president has traveled to China in more than eight years and Trump's first foreign trip since the US-Israel war on Iran began on February 28.

Key Claims

A senior Chinese diplomat has requested that Washington develop a "rational perception of China" and "genuinely respect China's core interests" while managing differences between the nations.

According to officials, the original plan for Trump and Xi to meet was in late March, but the summit was rescheduled to mid-May, with one report confirming the trip is scheduled for May 14-15. The US president has described Xi as a "tremendous guy."

Senator Daines said last month that the trip, which has been in the works since last year, will focus on China's infrastructure and "innovation ecosystem" and will include a ride on the country's high-speed rail network, according to a source who requested anonymity.

Perspectives

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi indicated that Beijing would work with Washington to implement consensus reached by the two leaders, saying they should "jointly explore the right way for two major powers to get along." Wang also stated that the US should "properly manage differences."

Meanwhile, officials familiar with the delegation's planning have indicated that several members are expected to be visiting China for the first time, though the full composition of the delegation has not been disclosed. Senator Daines's office did not respond to a request for comment.

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South China Morning Post as of Apr 23, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC

Framing: Our reading US-China relations amid trade and technological competition — Informative

Facts Included:

Senator Steve Daines leading a bipartisan delegation to China
Delegation to visit Shanghai and Beijing
Trip scheduled for May 1
Original plan for Trump and Xi Jinping to meet in late March
Rescheduling of summit to mid-May due to Iran war
Daines' focus on China's infrastructure and innovation ecosystem

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South China Morning Post as of May 7, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC

Framing: Our reading US-China relations ahead of leaders' summit — Optimistic

Facts Included:

Wang's statement on seeking harmony without uniformity
Wang's call for the US to view China objectively
Trump's description of Xi as a tremendous guy
Daines' meeting with Wang
Upcoming summit between Trump and Xi

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimSenator Steve Daines will lead a bipartisan delegation to China, visiting Shanghai and Beijing, starting on May 1.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Apr 23, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC
ClaimThe original plan for Trump and Xi Jinping to meet was in late March, but the summit was rescheduled to mid-May due to the Iran war.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Apr 23, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC
ClaimDaines' trip will focus on China's infrastructure and innovation ecosystem.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Apr 23, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC
ClaimWang said Beijing and Washington should seek harmony without uniformity and be partners rather than adversaries.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of May 7, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC
ClaimWang called for the US to view China objectively, develop a rational perception of China, and genuinely respect China's core interests.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of May 7, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC
ClaimTrump described Xi as a tremendous guy.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of May 7, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC
ClaimThe summit between Trump and Xi is scheduled for May 14-15.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Apr 23, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC

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1 outlet · 1 distinct · 2 articles consulted: South China Morning Post 7 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-14