China Urges U.S. to Restore Bilateral Ties Amid Trade Tensions

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the United States to create favorable conditions for improving U.S.-China relations, calling for cooperation and dialogue during a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Beijing David Perdue on Tuesday. Wang stressed that ties are at a critical juncture, and emphasized that China has been "conscientiously and strictly" implementing the agreements reached during last month’s trade talks in Geneva.

However, he criticized the U.S. for introducing what he called a series of "negative measures" following the agreement, which China firmly opposes. Wang called on the U.S. to bring relations back onto “the right track” through mutual respect and constructive engagement.

Ambassador Perdue, in a post on X, noted he had reiterated U.S. President Donald Trump’s priorities during the meeting, highlighting concerns over trade imbalances, fentanyl trafficking, and illegal immigration. He added that open communication remains vital for the future of U.S.-China relations.

Tensions escalated further after Trump accused China last Friday of breaching the Geneva truce by failing to uphold tariff rollback commitments. In response, Washington imposed new restrictions on semiconductor design software exports and other advanced technology shipments to China.

Although the 90-day truce had sparked optimism in global markets, U.S. officials remain focused on addressing longstanding trade grievances, particularly China’s state-backed industrial model and control over key mineral exports.

According to the White House, Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to hold direct talks soon to resolve outstanding issues, including trade, technology, and critical mineral supply chains. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the administration is closely monitoring China’s compliance with the Geneva agreement.

The evolving dialogue will be a key indicator for future U.S.-China economic relations and global market stability.