Event Brief
China, US top diplomats discuss high-level interactions
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET
Summary: China’s foreign ministry said China and the United States’ top diplomats held a phone call to discuss “high-level interactions.” The call took place ahead of an expected visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States.
WHO: China’s foreign ministry
WHAT: China said its top diplomat spoke by phone with the US side to discuss “high-level interactions.”
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026
WHERE: China
WHY: The call was held ahead of an expected visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States.
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