US Seeks Stable Relations with China, But Doesn't Trust It

A senior State Department official told Congress the Trump administration wants stable relations with China but does not trust Beijing. The statement came ahead of Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping.

Washington - Reuters. A senior U.S. State Department official said on Tuesday during a congressional hearing that the Trump administration wants to establish stable relations with China, but does not trust the country. Jacob Lew, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, made these comments before Trump's upcoming trip to China in the coming weeks, where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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